Alex Dias of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was presented with an ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism award during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, on May 7, 2017. Alex Dias joined the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in 2012, but his fascination with lighthouses […]
Jean Zunda is FPRL’s 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Award Recipient
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 held at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel on May 4, 2013. FPRL members Carlene Joiner and Don Doucette accepted the award on Jean’s behalf, who […]
A Spark Lights a Passion for Lighthouses within a Rhode Island Student
When volunteers take the time to share their knowledge and passion for lighthouses within the community, the results are sometimes immediately evident by the number of people who express an interest in stepping forward to become involved in the project at hand. More often though, long stretches of time will pass before volunteers learn how […]
Joseph Estrella of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is Presented with an ALF Volunteer Award
The American Lighthouse Foundation held its annual lighthouse gala at the Four Points by Sheraton in Eastham, MA, on April 28, 2012. The organization’s signature event featured some wonderful lighthouse camaraderie, fundraising, a great meal and some Cape Cod lighthouses open for climbing (Nauset, The Three Sisters and Highland), but the highlight of the evening […]
Remaining Vigilant at Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
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. This grand beacon has seen its exterior restored to former luster, and a new docking system established at the island over which it presides. In […]
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 in the red suit doesn’t enjoy a cool boat ride now and then, especially when it involves seeing his favorite lighthouse. Like us, Santa knows […]
