Perched quietly and serenely on top of a peninsula in Rhode Island’s southwestern area, the Watch Hill Lighthouse stands as a beacon of history. It has served as a nautical beacon for hundreds, if not thousands, of ships since it was built in 1745. The original lighthouse was destroyed by a powerful storm in 1781 but was later reconstructed in 1807 by the order of President Thomas Jefferson. Protected by the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association, the Watch Hill Lighthouse can be visited all year round and is home to a small but interesting museum. Get a close look at letters, journals, and bills that offer a peak into the lives of the many keepers that worked in the lighthouse or learn about historical and famous wrecks to have been witnessed by the lighthouse keepers.
14 Lighthouse Road, Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
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