Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse was first lit on May 24th, 1897 and is located in Portland Harbor. We can also private tours; message us for more information.
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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is located on the campus of Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, Maine. 1 Fort Road, South Portland. One of four lighthouses defining Portland Harbor, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is the only caisson lighthouse accessible to the public via its breakwater. We are open for tours on select days, May-October, weather permitting.

It’s our birthday! 129 years ago, on May 24th, 1897, the lighthouse lantern was lit for the first time. The first photo ...
05/24/2026

It’s our birthday! 129 years ago, on May 24th, 1897, the lighthouse lantern was lit for the first time. The first photo was taken in the fall of 1897. The original tower was painted with a red lead paint and a coating of metallic brown. Look closely to see the keeper, William A. Lane. The second photo is of William Dwyer, an engineer from New York who won the bid to construct the tower.
The breakwater that connects the lighthouse to the shore was not built until 1951

New Season Schedule is here! We’ll offer tours of the lighthouse on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:30 beginning ...
05/20/2026

New Season Schedule is here! We’ll offer tours of the lighthouse on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:30 beginning Thursday,July 2nd! And on alternating Saturdays beginning July 4th. And whenever the lighthouse is open, our fantastic gift shop is also open!
The cost for touring the lighthouse is $10 per person, $5 for kids 16 and under.
(Please note that due to some ladders, we have a height requirement of 4’3”.)

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

There was a beautiful full “flower” moon to start the month of May last night, although it’s not visible in this photo, ...
05/02/2026

There was a beautiful full “flower” moon to start the month of May last night, although it’s not visible in this photo, it seemed to give the lighthouse a little extra magical glow.
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It’s a beautiful Spring day!We hope you’re able to get outside to enjoy it.
04/14/2026

It’s a beautiful Spring day!
We hope you’re able to get outside to enjoy it.

03/29/2026

We’ve been a little quiet on here this winter but that doesn’t mean we’re not busy behind the scenes! We’ve been making plans for another season, participating in the Portland History Docents program, gearing up for some essential fundraising, and ordering new stock for our gift shop. Lots to do but July will be here before we know it!

We hope you’re all staying safe & warm today in this blustery blizzard.
02/23/2026

We hope you’re all staying safe & warm today in this blustery blizzard.

Happy Valentine’s Day!Did you know that one of the stones in the breakwater is shaped like a heart? ❤️ Try to find it ne...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Did you know that one of the stones in the breakwater is shaped like a heart? ❤️ Try to find it next time you visit!

We’re participating in the excellent Portland History Docent program again this year! The program is a unique opportunit...
02/07/2026

We’re participating in the excellent Portland History Docent program again this year! The program is a unique opportunity to learn about and visit several of greater Portland’s historic sites (including us) and then share your enthusiasm with the public by volunteering as a docent/tour guide. The Portland History Collaborative will host a program of 10 classes on local history, art, and architecture, as well as guiding techniques. Classes start February 26th. Head over to portlandhistorydocents.org to sign up now!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Did you know that we are an all volunteer non-profit? Our mission is to maintain this historic lighthouse and provide pu...
12/02/2025

Did you know that we are an all volunteer non-profit? Our mission is to maintain this historic lighthouse and provide public access. We depend on donations to achieve our mission and every penny goes toward that goal. There are so many deserving organizations to donate to, if you’re considering supporting us, we surely appreciate it! You can make a donation here:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML6YQ7263TYB3/checkout/ZIQI2XAVFOIPTTMGEO5MRPQL

Thank you!!

Address

P. O. Box 2311
South Portland, ME
04106

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm

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