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Narrow Escape from Drowning at Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: March 10, 2018

A Newspaper Article from the Past… C.H. Salisbury, the first keeper of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse (1871 to 1893), was no doubt faithful to his duties based on his long tenure […]

Filed Under: Lighthouse History, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: ch salisbury, keeper, lighthouse, pomham rocks, providence river, rhode island, riverside, saving lives

Jean Zunda is FPRL’s 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Award Recipient

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 11, 2013

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse volunteer Jean Zunda was nominated for a 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism award as part of the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was […]

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, fprl, friends of pomham rocks lighthouse, gala, jean zunda, lighthouse, pomham rocks

Pomham Rocks

Remaining Vigilant at Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: March 25, 2012

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. […]

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: east providence, ferris company, lighthouse, oil house, pomham rocks, solar array

Pomham Rocks float and ramp

New Floating Dock and Ramps for Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 10, 2011

(Feature from November 2011 edition of The Pomham Glow…the newsletter of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse) After many months of planning, obtaining all the proper permits, and weather delays, […]

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: a & o marine, dock, float, lighthouse, pomham rocks, ramp, rhode island, riverside

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Grateful for Ongoing Community Support

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: October 21, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: fundraiser, lighthouse, pomham rocks, raffle, rhode island

Earth Day clean-up

Keeping more than a Lighthouse Beautiful

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 26, 2011

The update below has been provided by Don Doucette, chairman, of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. A hearty round of thanks goes out to the FPRL volunteers who help […]

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: earth day clean up, fprl, lighthouse, lighthouse cove, pomham rocks, rhode island, riverside

Lighthouse Santa

Pomham Rocks’ Lighthouse Santa Rides Again

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: December 15, 2010

In recent years, when the calendar turns to the month of December, residents along Rhode Island’s northern Narragansett Bay can look forward to Pomham Rocks’ Lighthouse Santa taking to the […]

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: christmas, east providence, fprl, lighthouse, lighthouse santa, narragansett bay, pomham rocks, rhode island

Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse

Six ALF Lighthouses Receive Restoration in 2010

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 26, 2010

The year 2010 has been a busy one for the American Lighthouse Foundation and its chapters with many restoration projects. In all, six lights have received much needed work, including […]

Filed Under: ALF News Tagged With: lighthouse, owls head, pemaquid point, pomham rocks, portsmouth harbor, preservation, restoration, rockland breakwater, wood island

Lighthouse Santa

Lighthouse Santa to Visit East Providence by Boat on December 4

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 26, 2010

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Santa and his elves will be returning to Narragansett Bay onboard their holiday-themed boat.

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: christmas, december, friends of pomham rocks lighthouse, lighthouse, narragansett bay, pomham rocks, rhode island, santa

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse – News Archives

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 23, 2010

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse News Archives

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: lighthouse, news, pomham rocks, providence, rhode island

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