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Horse Powered Treadmills (19th Century)
Horsepower treadmills during the 19th century were not uncommon. Many were used to power a variety of pumps, presses, saws, and tools on farms in remote areas where electricity or the gasoline engine was not available.
Shipwrecks in Narragansett Bay
Storyboard displaying various shipwrecks occurring on Narraganset Bay over the years.
Brenton Reef Lightship Model
This model ship was of the Lightship Brenton LV102, which was stationed off Brenton Reef and was active from 1935 until 1962.
The Brenton ship model was created by Varjouran Karentz in 2018.
Tower Spiral Staircase Support Bracket
This is one of the 49 cast iron tread support brackets installed in1856 when the present tower was built. Over 150 years the stresses of settlement have caused a few of the weldments to snap.Modem engineers have determined that the tread supports…
Lighthouse Models Display
Models of lighthousesbuilt by Joe Bouchard.
Fog Signals at Beavertail
Storyboard discussing the various Fog Signal devises that have been used at Beavertail over the years.
Marine Disasters of Narragansett Bay
Nautical Chart decorated to show the date and location of various marine disasters on Narragansett Bay
Painting of Beavertail Lighthouse
Painting of Beavertail Lighthouse was created by Betsy Lewis.
Stained Glass Artwork of Beavertail
This stained glass artwork was gifted to BLMA by Nancy and Joseph Logan.
Governor Carr Stained Glass Artwork
The stained glass artwork created was in memory of the "Governor Carr" ferry that was active from 1927 until 1958.Artist unknown
Assistant Keeper House descriptive sign
This building was constructed in 1898 to house the Assistant Lighthouse Keeper and his family. The three rooms on the 1*‘ floor comprised the kitchen, dining room, and living room. The 2nd floor consists of 3 bedrooms a toilet and a single…
Photo of "Newport Light"
This photo of "Newport Light" (the late 1800s) at the North End of Goat Island.
The tower itself was built in 1838 and went into operation in 1842. Sadly, the tower only remains today.
This was purchased at a yard sale, gifted from Mr. & Mrs.…
Plum Point Lighthouse
The photo of Plum Point Lighthouse was taken between 1892 and 1897. It was identified as a true "Rhode Island Lighthouse" The photo was donated by Robert A. & Virginia K. Flynn.
Fort Burnside at Beavertail Point World War II
Storyboard describing the development of the Harbor Defense Command and Fort Burnside at Beavertail and their roles in the defense of Narragansett Bay during World War II
Keeper House
Prior to 1972, this building was used by U.S. Coast Guard personnel and earlier by U.S. Lighthouse Service and U.S. Lighthouse Establishment personnel as a residence.
This building along with the Light Tower was constructed in 1856. The Keeper and…
Beavertail 1942-1974 (War Years & The Cold War)
Storyboard describing events at Beavertail from 1942 through 1974, "The War Years", and "The Cold War"
Creation of Beavertail State Park
Storyboard describing the events leading to the creation of Beavertail State Park.
Tower Electrical/Battery Room
This room between the Light Tower and the Lighthouse Keeper’s House was constructed in the late 1800s. It contained tools and equipment to service the oil lantern and lenses in the tower. It also served as an office for the Keeper.
In 1931…
Description of Lighthouse Tower
The Granite Light tower was built in 1856, standing at 56ft high above hightide. It has an identical tower at Watch Hill Light, however, it is lesser in height. The tower has 2ft thick wall with more than 4,500 blocks in it. Inside the tower, there…
Lady Lighthouse Keepers at Beavertail
During the past 260 years at Beavertail, two women combined tallied 14 years of lighthouse keeping here.
Demaris Weeden took over after the death of her husband in 1848. Ann Shaw was the Assistant Keeper for 5 years
These women performed the same…