Enter the United States Life-Saving Service, one of the least-known yet most fascinating facets of American history. The service existed from 1871 until 1915, with nearly 300 lifesaving stations ...

In a community that honors its maritime heritage, the life-saving station remains a strong “link between our local history and broader national events," said Josh Liller, historian at the ...

Earlier this month, the Door County Maritime Museum received the 1892 life-saving medal from the family of Captain Martin Nicolai Knudsen. Captain Knudsen was a lighthouse keeper for 43 years ...