Watch Hill Lighthouse

Watch Hill Lighthouse An historic lighthouse in the village of Watch Hill, RI, established in 1807 and maintained by the W

Memorial Day marks the official beginning of the summer season in Watch Hill. On this day we switch our 5x8 winter flag...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day marks the official beginning of the summer season in Watch Hill. On this day we switch our 5x8 winter flag with our 10x15 summer flag.

The Watch Hill Lghthouse Keepers Association co-sponsored an event with the Westerly Historical Society about The Histor...
05/25/2026

The Watch Hill Lghthouse Keepers Association co-sponsored an event with the Westerly Historical Society about The History of the Watch Hill Lighthouse and the US Lifesaving Station. Check out this YouTube link for the recorded presentation https://youtu.be/AJLDsx_1K8U

Please join us this Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:30 PM in the carriage house of the Babcock Smith House Museum located at ...
05/12/2026

Please join us this Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:30 PM in the carriage house of the Babcock Smith House Museum located at 124 Granite Street in Westerly for a free presentation on the history of the Watch Hill Lighthouse and the Watch Hill Life Saving Station.

This event is co-sponsored by the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association and the Westerly Historical Society.

It is free and open to the public. Free refreshments will be available.

Please join us next Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM in the carriage house of the Babcock Smith Museum located at 124 Granit...
05/03/2026

Please join us next Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM in the carriage house of the Babcock Smith Museum located at 124 Granite Street for an interesting discussion on the history of the Watch Hill Lighthouse and the Watch Hill Life Saving Station.

This is a free program. 

The public is welcome.

Free refreshments will be provided.

The Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association is co-sponsoring this educational event with the Westerly Historical Socie...
04/04/2026

The Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association is co-sponsoring this educational event with the Westerly Historical Society. Please join us on Wednesday night at 6:30 for a presentation on the Wreck of the Onondaga, a steam powered freighter which sank off Watch Hill Point while evading a German U-boat during World War I.

The wreckage is a very popular diving site and several artifacts that have been salvaged from the wreck will be on display.

The presentation is free and open to the public.

Our thanks to local resident Zach Perrin for sharing this beautiful and amazing winter sunset at the Watch Hill Lighthou...
03/29/2026

Our thanks to local resident Zach Perrin for sharing this beautiful and amazing winter sunset at the Watch Hill Lighthouse. This time of year, visitors get to see the sun set over the water, between the New York and Connecticut shorelines.

Please join us tomorrow!! We are co-sponsoring this free public program on the sinking of the steamer Larchmont after co...
02/10/2026

Please join us tomorrow!! We are co-sponsoring this free public program on the sinking of the steamer Larchmont after colliding with the schooner Harry Knowlton.

Join Daniel Harrington as he tells the story of Rhode Island’s version of the Titanic. Hundreds of lives were lost off the coast of Westerly on a cold, windy, and snowy night on February 11th of 1907.

Let us remember the story on the anniversary of that fateful night.

This program is co-sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society and the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association.

We are co-sponsoring this free public program on the sinking of the steamer Larchmont after colliding with the schooner ...
02/05/2026

We are co-sponsoring this free public program on the sinking of the steamer Larchmont after colliding with the schooner Harry Knowlton.

Join Daniel Harrington as he tells the story of Rhode Island’s version of the Titanic. Hundreds of lives were lost off the coast of Westerly on a cold, windy, and snowy night on February 11th of 1907.

Let us remember the story on the anniversary of that fateful night.

This program is co-sponsored by the Westerly Historical Society and the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association.

The Watch Hill Lighthouse welcomed more than 75,000 visitors in 2025! Our guests included local members of our community...
01/24/2026

The Watch Hill Lighthouse welcomed more than 75,000 visitors in 2025! Our guests included local members of our community, as well as visitors from around the world. They enjoyed the opportunity to visit the property, tour our museum, and soak in the spectacular views. We are looking forward to seeing you in 2026!

Happy Holidays!
12/27/2025

Happy Holidays!

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14 Lighthouse Road
Westerly, RI
02891

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