A green background indicates the event
occurs during
bird nesting season when access around Rose Island is restricted.
see
guidelines
Nov
2007 - Apr 2008
Seal
Sighting Tours - One hour tours aboard
Alletta Morris. Great winter fun for the whole family! Look
for special two hour tours that include a visit to the lighthouse.
Tuesday,
Jan 1, 2008
Members' New Year's Day Pot Luck
Picnic at the Lighthouse
Rose Island Lighthouse Members are invited to bring their
family and guests, plus pot luck food and drinks to share.
Pots of stew, chili and soup can be heated on a large grill
over an open fire. Help with the New Year beach clean-up.
An unforgettable way to welcome 2007! To be invited Join
or Renew NOW
Jan - May 2008
"Rhode Island's Historic
Lighthouses" display at the NCCVB Gateway Center on
America's Cup Avenue. See the charming handmade lighthouse
models built by the late Robert I. Dennis.
Eleven lighthouses include, Sakonnet, Castle Hill, Lime Rock (Ida Lewis Rock),
Goat Island, Gull Rock, Rose Island, Beavertail, Dutch Island, Whale Rock, Plum
Beach and Point Judith.
Purchase DVDs (including extras not seen on Public Television) and Rose Island
models at the Gateway Tour Tickets window.
Friday,
Feb 1, 2008
Call to reserve 2009 Summer Keeper
Weeks - also watch for our EBay auction for the 4th of July
overnight - fireworks and all!
Apr 1 to
Aug 15,
2008
Rose Island Wildlife Refuge CLOSED
for Bird Nesting Season
To protect nesting birds, NO ACCESS is allowed to the 16-acre
Rose Island Wildlife Refuge – no walking or landing boats
on the beaches EXCEPT at the Lighthouse, which stays open
year round for school and group tours, overnight "keepers" and
special bird-watching tours (conducted by boat). Reservations
required.
April TBA
Meet
Ida Lewis in person at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Rose
Island Lighthouse Foundation Well-known local actress and storyteller, Marilyn Murphy
Meardon is a very convincing “Ida Lewis, Lighthouse Keeper”.
At the end of her talk “Ida”, will be available to answer
questions about her life and career in a job usually performed
by men.
July 1 to
Labor Day
Lighthouse Public
Tours - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Keepers will guide your tour of the self-sufficient Lighthouse
and grounds, including the 200 year old Ft. Hamilton restoration
project. Picnic tables and public toilets available. Ride
the Jamestown-Newport Ferry (see
schedule to be updated soon.)
Friday,
Aug 15, 2008
Bird
Nesting Season Restrictions End - Starting on the 15th during regular visiting hours
people may walk around the island ONLY on the BEACHES and
MARKED PATHS. Do not land boats on any beaches except at
the lighthouse. Pick up beach debris as you go and bring
it back to the lighthouse landing to be counted and properly
disposed in September.
Saturday,
Aug 16,
2008
Clambake at the Lighthouse -
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Scheduled on the first Saturday after bird nesting season
ends, this is the world's most trashless, bring-your-own-blanket-and-sit-on-the-ground-clambake
FEAST! Island fun for the whole family! Attendance limited
to 150. Reservations required. Rain or shine. Member discount.
Labor Day Monday,
Sep 1,
2008
Last day of Lighthouse Public
Tours - 10 AM to 4 PM
Keepers will guide your tour of the self-sufficient Lighthouse
and grounds, including the 200 year old Ft. Hamilton restoration
project. Picnic tables and public toilets available. Ride
the Jamestown-Newport Ferry. NOTE: After Labor Day only group tours and school tours are
offered by appointment. Minimum $175 per tour. Call 847-4242
to reserve a date.
TBA
by invitation
Landowner's
Plaque Dedication
As a permanent legacy all LANDOWNERS’ NAMES are cast in large
bronze plaques. Dedication ceremonies are held periodically
as the Island For Sale landowner's plaques are filled. Each
plaque contains 204 names. We will send notices by email
to the purchasers when their plaque is ready to be dedicated.
(For details click on the underlined links above.)
Reservations:
401-847-4242 best time to call
is between 9:00-1:00 M-F
THANKS!!
