"The Beacon was originally lit by Charles Lindbergh in 1928 to assist in the early days of commercial aviation. The Beacon shone from the summit of Mount Diablo each night until December 8, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was not relit until December 7, 1964, when Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces during World War II, attended a ceremony on Mount Diablo's summit."
"He suggested that the Beacon be lit every December 7th to honor those who served and sacrificed. Since that day in 1964, the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and now the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors with co-sponsor Save Mount Diablo have memorialized Pearl Harbor Day by turning on the summit Beacon atop Mount Diablo. The Beacon now shines on December 7th each year."
The Mount Diablo Beacon was originally lit by Charles Lindbergh in 1928 to assist early commercial aviation and shone nightly until December 8, 1941. The Beacon remained dark until December 7, 1964, when Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz attended a summit ceremony and recommended annual lighting to honor those who served and sacrificed. Since 1964, the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and now the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, with co-sponsor Save Mount Diablo, have memorialized Pearl Harbor Day by lighting the summit Beacon. Annual commemorations include a USS Arizona reception and exhibit, a ceremony in the Oak Room, and a 5 PM Beacon lighting; parking is free and event details may change.
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