Contact Information for
American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF) Chapters for New England Lighthouses
Headquarters of American Lighthouse Foundation
Owls Head Lighthouse
American Lighthouse Foundation
Preservation of Our New England Lighthouses
The American Lighthouse Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving American's historic lighthouses, headquartered in Rockland, Maine. ALF and its chapters have stewardship responsibility for 22 of America's lighthouses, most in New England, and has invested over $2.5 million dollars in lighthouse preservation over the past decade. Volunteers and donations are always appreciated to help preserve our lighthouses.
| American Lighthouse Foundation P.O. Box 565 Rockland, ME 04841 Tel. (207) 594-4174 |
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The America Lighthouse Foundation has moved its headquarters to Owl's Head Lighthouse in Rockland, Maine. Below is a list of lighthouses the ALF owns and is responsible for their care and preservation. Some are also supported by ALF New England Chapters.
- Boon Island Light, Maine
- Cape Elizabeth Light, Maine
- Eastern Point Light, Massachusetts
- Halfway Rock Light, Maine
- Long Point Light, Massachusetts
- Owl's Head Light, Maine
- Newport Harbor Light, Rhode Island
- Prospect Harbor Light, Maine
- Whaleback Light, Maine
- Wood End Light, Massachusetts
American Lighthouse Foundation Chapters
Below are designated New England ALF Chapters and the lighthouses they help to maintain. Note: In the Exploring Lighthouses section of this website, you can find contact information for every lighthouse.
Connecticut Lighthouse Preservation Chapters
Avery Point Lighthouse |
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| New London Ledge Lighthouse New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation P.O. Box 855 New London, CT 06320 Email - info@ledgelighthouse.org www.ledgelighthouse.org |
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Rhode Island Lighthouse Preservation Chapters
Dutch Island Lighthouse |
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Pomham Rocks Lighthouse |
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Massachusetts Lighthouse Preservation Chapters
Race Point Lighthouse |
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| Long Point Lighthouse c/o Cape Cod Chapter P.O. Box 565 Rockland, ME 04841 Tel: 855-722-3959 |
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| Wood End Lighthouse c/o Cape Cod Chapter P.O. Box 565 Rockland, ME 04841 Tel: 855-722-3959 |
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| Nauset Lighthouse Nauset Light Preservation Society P.O. Box 941 Eastham, MA 02642 Phone: (508) 240-2612 |
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New Hampshire Lighthouse Preservation Chapter
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse TEL: (603) 431-9155 |
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White Island (Isles of Shoals) Lighthouse |
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Maine Lighthouse Preservation Chapters
Wood Island Lighthouse |
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Whaleback Lighthouse TEL: (603) 431-9155 |
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Perkins Island Lighthouse Phone: (207) 594-4174 |
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Keeper’s House Rental Apartment (7)- the rental apartment in the Keeper’s House is available to rent year-round for $1,500/week (or $250/night in the off-season). Please contact L. Dewey Chase Rentals for more information or reservations at rentals@ldchase.com or #(207) 677-2100. Visit the keepr's house, now the Fisherman's Museum at www.thefishermensmuseum.org for additional information, photographs and archival documents relating to the history of Bristol and the Pemaquid area. |
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Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse |
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Owls Head Lighthouse |
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Little River Lighthouse The lighthouse is also available for overnight stays during the summer months. |
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Burnt Coat Harbor (Hockamock Head) Lighthouse Visit www.burntcoatharborlight.com for the latest information on days and hours. There is also an apartment in the keeper’s house, available for rental by the week from mid-June through September. Check it out at www.burntcoatharborlight.com/rent-the-keepers-house-apartment/ |
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Other Lighthouse Resources and Organizations
New England Lighthouse Lovers (NELL)
Organization involved in many aspects of lighthouse and maritime history, including education, and raising funds for lighthouse preservation and restoration.
Phone: (617) 697-3325
Email: lms12356@gmail.com
United States Lighthouse Society - Home Page
Books to Explore
Available in paperback, hardcover, and as an eBook for all devices.
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The Rise and Demise of the Largest Sailing Ships: Stories of the Six and Seven-Masted Coal Schooners of New England In the early 1900s, New England shipbuilders constructed the world’s largest sailing ships amid social and political reforms. These giants of sail were the ten original six-masted coal schooners and one colossal seven-masted vessel, built to carry massive quantities of coal and building supplies, and measured longer than a football field! This book, balanced with plenty of color and vintage images, showcases the historical accounts that followed these mighty ships. These true stories include competitions, accidents, battling destructive storms, acts of heroism, and their final voyages. |
Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions of Southern New England: This 300-page book provides special human interest stories from each of the 92 lighthouses along the southern states, with plenty of indoor and outdoor coastal attractions and tours. There is also contact information for various lighthouse societies, American Lighthouse Foundation Chapters, and other lighthouse affiliations in New England. Look inside! |
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Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions of Northern New England: This book, with over 360 images, provides human interest stories from each of the 76 lighthouses of the northern states, along with plenty of coastal attractions and tours near each beacon, and contact info to plan your special vacation. There is also contact information for various American Lighthouse Foundation Chapters, and other lighthouse affiliations in New England. Look inside! |
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