Love Your Lighthouse

February is a month to demonstrate your love. Show you care about an irreplaceable treasure in your city – Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. For 150 years, it has protected people of all ages from near and far on commercial and leisure vessels off the coast of East Providence.

You can indicate your love of your local lighthouse by becoming a member of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. Join if you want to become actively involved with caring for this historical landmark. Or join to show your support. Your membership dues will provide funding for ongoing projects and maintenance of the maritime light station. Either way, as a member, you have the privilege of a discounted rate on boat trips to The Lighthouse and invitation to members-only events.

For just $30, you can join as a Lighthouse Keeper (individual membership) or for $15, Assistant Keeper (full-time student membership). Involve the whole family with a Keeper Family membership for $50 or Lampist membership for $75. Or provide additional support for East Providence’s beloved lighthouse by purchasing membership at select levels: $100 for Lighthouse Inspector, $250 for Lighthouse Superintendent or $500 for Commissioner of Lighthouse Service. Corporate memberships are also available at $250. Memberships are renewable annually and run from January 1 to December 31. Whatever level you choose, your membership assists with preservation of this historical lighthouse and museum.

Send your check, made payable to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, to Membership Chair, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, P.O. Box 15121, Riverside, RI 02915. Email pomhamrockslighthouse@yahoo.com  with any questions.

Located on an island off the coast of East Providence, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Narragansett Bay. Since 2004, the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, have made it their mission to protect and preserve this landmark that is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.