Over the past seven years the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have worked extremely hard to preserve the 1871 Pomham Rocks Lighthouse located in the upper reaches of Narragansett Bay. […]
The Business of Lighthouses
Sharing the mission of lighthouse preservation with the public always makes good business sense given the ever-present need to build upon the successes achieved in restoration, education, volunteerism and fundraising. […]
Taking to the Air to Learn More about the Ledge at Whaleback Lighthouse
If there is one universal trait that shines brighter than any other in the lighthouse preservation field, it may very well be the ‘can do’ attitude that is exhibited by […]
Suiting Up for Winter Safety at Maine’s Little River Lighthouse
“A keeper not only has to be a steady steeple jack on the sides of his lighthouse, but he must also be a good enough boatman to navigate the water […]
The Jolly Fellow takes to the Brine at Christmastime
We’re all familiar with Santa’s favorite mode of transportation each December – a festive sleigh escorted by his faithful reindeer – and Rudolph too, but that doesn’t mean the man […]
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Grateful for Ongoing Community Support
The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse continue to make good things happen when it comes to preservation and education. Their dedication is not only ensuring the restoration and ongoing maintenance […]
Vintage Luster takes the Floor at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
It has been nearly five decades since the wood floors inside the keeper’s house at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse have been free to shine apart from the accumulated grime of time. […]
Reclaiming the Beauty of the Keeper’s Wood Floors
The Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse have spent the last decade working hard on the restoration of the 1902 sentinel, tackling everything from the interior walls and ceilings to the […]
The Handiwork of Restoration begins to Show at Wood Island
As is often the case, a restoration project, like the keeper’s house at Wood Island, must go through a phase of preparation that temporarily strips the structure of its familiar […]
Working to Reestablish Safe Access to Little River Light
Maintaining an offshore lighthouse, and sharing it with the public, can often be a challenging task. Unlike many lighthouses located on land where volunteers and visitors can drive right up, […]
Coast Guard Provides a Big Lift for Rockland Breakwater Light
Many people who walk the Rockland Breakwater welcome the opportunity to rest after their nearly mile-long trek on the memorial benches located at the lighthouse. At the start of the […]
Polishing a Treasure before Opening the Doors on the 2011 Tour Season
Persistent fog may have obscured clear views of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse of late, but that didn’t stop volunteers from the Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse from preparing for the […]
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