In April 2007 , the Oak Island Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places .
The transfer agreement requires the town to maintain the property for recreation purposes with the Coast Guard continuing to be responsible for operating the beacon .
In April 2007 , the Oak Island Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places .
The transfer agreement requires the town to maintain the property for recreation purposes with the Coast Guard continuing to be responsible for operating the beacon .