By Louise Paiva, FPRL Board Member East Providence recently joined the worldwide Troll Trail of larger-than-life wooden figures hidden in natural settings. After weeks of creating Mrs. Skipper on the […]
$5,000 Squantum Association Charitable Foundation Grant to Help Restore the Dock at Pomham Rocks
By Louise Paiva, FPRL Board Member Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse recently received a $5,000 grant from the Squantum Association Charitable Foundation to help restore their dock. The presentation was […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse’s Keeper Aronson Honored with Marker
The following story was written by Louise Paiva of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse… The light morning rainfall did not dampen the spirit of the members of Friends of […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Shines Bright in Memorial Day Parade
When it comes to “bringing” an offshore lighthouse to the mainland, no one does a better job than ALF’s Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse! This dedicated group is consistently finding […]
Step Back in Time on Morning and Sunset Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Looking for a unique adventure this summer without going far from home? Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has scheduled tours to the historical island light station off the coast of […]
Charles Gruetzner is Honored with an ALF Volunteer Award
Charles Gruetzner of ALF’s Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was honored with a “Len Hadley Volunteer Award” during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Gala, which was held at the Nonantum […]
Difference Makers are Honored at the ALF Gala
On May 4, 2025, the American Lighthouse Foundation held our annual gala at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, to honor a group of extraordinary people who have gone above […]
Pomham’s Lighthouse Traveling Library Box Makes its Debut
Libraries weren’t always housed in stalwart buildings, nor did they always contain thousands of books. In time for National Library Week, April 6 to 12, the Friends of Pomham Rocks […]
Shutters Return Pomham Rocks Lighthouse to Turn of the Century Look
If you walk down the East Bay Bike Path, you will notice a dramatic change to the exterior of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. The 150-year-old light station off the coast of […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse License Plate makes its Debut
Saturday, October 5, 2024 marked a milestone for members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. It was the day when Rhode Islanders who had pre-ordered Pomham’s commemorative charity plate received […]
$5,000 Squantum Association Grant to help Historically Restore Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
At the turn of the century, white picket fences were popular in yards across the country. They also appeared frequently at land-based and island lighthouses. For Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, built […]
Keeper Honored and Lighthouse Tours Begin at Pomham Rocks
Lighthouse News Update by Judianne Point of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and 1st Vice-President of the American Lighthouse Foundation… On June 14, 20204, members of the Friends of […]
