Portsmouth Harbor Light - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 43°4′15.7″N 70°42′30.9″W. Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States. History. The station was established in 1771 and was the 10th of 11 light stations established prior to the American Revolution.
Keepers of Maritime History - Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBKeepers of Maritime History. Portsmouth Harbor Light and its station surroundings, suffered some of the most extensive damage of any lighthouse along the coasts of New Hampshire and Maine during the two recent January 2024 storms. (An article about it in the Portsmouth Herald by Jeff McMenemy) News / By FPHL Admin.
History - Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBHistory. Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, late 19th century. The large, well-protected harbor of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on the Piscataqua River, was an important port in colonial America. It remains New Hampshire’s only deep water port.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, New Hampshire at Lighthousefriends.com
WEBGrounds/tower open during open houses, dwelling closed. Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, New Hampshire Lighthouses, photographs, pictures, history, location, visitor information, maps, description, hotels, Lighthousefriends.com.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse – American Lighthouse Foundation
WEBOverview: Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (also known as Fort Point Lighthouse, New Castle Lighthouse and Fort Constitution Lighthouse) was first established in June 1771, making it the first light station north of Boston in the American colonies. Today’s 48-foot tower was built in 1878.
Open Houses & Tours - Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBOpen Houses & Tours. Tours are currently on hold because of storm damage to the walkway leading out to the lighthouse and the base of the lighthouse. THERE ARE NO TOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Aside from tours, the best view of the lighthouse is from Great Island Common, the town park on Route …
Tour Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBTours at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse are on a first come-first served basis. Cost: A suggested donation to climb is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 & under. ALF Chapter Contact Info: Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lights. Phone: (603) 534-0537. Mailing Address: PO Box 8232. Portsmouth, NH 03802-8232. Website: www.portsmouthharborlighthouse.org.
Portsmouth Harbor Light history - NEW ENGLAND …
WEBThe lighthouse has been known by various names: Portsmouth Harbor Light, New Castle Light, Fort Point Light and Fort Constitution Light. It appears that the lighthouse was not lit from 1774 to 1784, although it did serve as a lookout post in the defense of Portsmouth during the Revolution. In 1784, the tower was renovated and relighted.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor
WEBPortsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. 101 reviews. #1 of 11 things to do in New Castle. Lighthouses. Write a review. About. Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, located next to Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, is open for guided tours every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., late May through mid-October. For a …
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBBuilt in 1877, 48 feet. New Hampshire's only mainland lighthouse has a long history and extraordinary scenery at the mouth of the Piscataqua. Visitors may now tour inside on special days. Jeremy's Lighthouse Guide #1. SEE: Inside the Lighthouse with Jeremy.
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