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"Early Lights" Wall Exhibit
This storyboard presents stories of the earliest lighthouses in Rhode Island and Narragansett Bay.
"The Golden Age" Wall Exhibit
This storyboard summarizes the building and expansion of lighthouses in Rhode Island and Narragansett Bay waters in the 18th and 19th century
1855 sketch of Beavertail Lighthouse Grounds and Buildings
1855 sketch of the Lighthouse Grounds and Buildings at Beaver Tail Lighthouse, RI.
This map was drawn before the present tower was built.
Brenton Reef Lightship Wall Exhibit
Wall Exhibit showing the history of the Brenton Reef Light Ships
Clayton Wood Wall Exhibit
Wall Exhibit telling the story of Clayton Woods rescuing 2 pilots
First Light Wall Exhibit
Wall Exhibit showing the history of the original lights at Beavertail
Sandy Hook Lightship Model
Model of Sandy Hook Lightship
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…
Bordens Flats Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1881, standing at 48ft tall with a fixed white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on the Bordens Flats in Taunton River with a bell for its fog signal.
Bullocks Point Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1872, standing at 50ft tall with a red fixed character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degree West on shoal off Bullocks Point. Bullocks Point was maintained for 66 years until it was discontinued in 1939.
Castle Hill Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1890, standing at 40ft tall with a flashing red character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on West side of Castle Hill with a bell for its fog signal.
Conanicut Point Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1886, standing at 45ft tall with a fixed red character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West, North end on Conanicut Island. Conanicut Point was maintained for 47 years until it was discontinued in 1933.
Conimicut Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1868, standing at 58ft tall and has a fixed white with red sector. It has a bell as its fog signal and is located 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on the end of Conimicut sand split.
Dennis Lighthouse Models
This collection of 21 handmade wooden models, each representing a lighthouse in Rhode Island, was created by Robert Dennis.
Robert Denniswas in the US Lighthouse Service in the 1930’s and later on ships inthe North Atlantic convoys. During WWII he…
Fog Signals at Beavertail
Storyboard discussing the various Fog Signal devises that have been used at Beavertail over the years.
Gull Rocks Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1887, standing at 42ft tall with a East-White, West-Red character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on Gull Rocks -- Newport Harbor with a bell for a fog signal. Gull Rocks was maintained for 73 years…
Halon Fire Extinguisher
This Halón "1301" system was installed by the Coast Guard to protect the Control Room against electrical fire.
Halón systems used gaseous fire extinguishing agents known as "halogenated fluorocarbons" which are a mix of bromine, fluorine, chlorine,…
Hog Island Lighthouse - Model
The lighthouse was built in 1901, standing at 54ft tall with a flashing white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on Hog Island Shoal.
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.