ABOUT
About
The Watch Hill Lighthouse, located on a peninsula in southwestern Rhode Island, is managed by the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association under a mandate from the United States Coast Guard. The mission of the association is to preserve and protect this historical landmark.
BOARD
Officers
Ann Johnson, PRESIDENT
Andrew Barber, VICE PRESIDENT
Peter McCormick, TREASURER
Regina Livingston, SECRETARY
Board of Directors
Douglas Crawford
D. James Daras
John B. Daukas
Paul Dewey
Sarah Emanuel
Betty-Jo Greene
Beaumont Lett
Elizabeth Masterson
Lisa McGill
Heidi McWilliams
Gil Menna
Peter Renehan
Aaron Simmons
Emeritus
Judy Lentz
The Lighthouse can be accessed by foot via a private road and is open from 8AM to sunset throughout the year. Vehicles are permitted only for the handicapped and senior citizens. Parking is available in the village of Watch Hill, a short walk from Larkin Road which provides access to the Lighthouse property. The Lighthouse itself and its adjacent structures are restricted to the public. However, our museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-3 pm in July and August and through the week after Labor Day.
The use of fires and grills, consumption of alcoholic beverages, athletic endeavors such as ball or Frisbee playing, the launching or use of fireworks and the launching of watercraft are strictly prohibited. Visiting dogs must be leashed. Sanitary facilities are not available. The property is regularly patrolled by the Westerly Police Department and a private security force. The Lighthouse surroundings are rocky and dangerous, and visitors are cautioned that they proceed at their own risk.
DONATIONS
Please send donations via PayPal or check.
If you’d like to send a check, please make it payable to “The Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association” or “WHLKA” and send to us here:
The Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association
P.O. Box 1511
Westerly, RI 02891
For Immediate Donations, Please Click 'Donate' Below
DIRECTIONS
From I-95 South Bound
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Take RI-3S Exit 1 toward Ashaway/Westerly/Bradford
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Slight right onto Main St./RI-3S. Continue to follow Rt 3
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Merge onto RI-78/Westerly Bypass via ramp on the LEFT
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RI-78 Becomes Airport Road, go straight at the intersection
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Airport Rd. becomes Winnapaug Rd.
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Turn LEFT onto Watch Hill Rd/RI-1A
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Continue on Watch Hill Rd/RI-1A past “European Import Service” (on your right) and the Watch Hill Firehouse (on your left)
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Turn LEFT onto Bluff Ave.
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Bluff Ave Becomes Larkin Rd.
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Turn LEFT onto lighthouse Rd.
From I-95 North Bound
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Take CT-2, Exit 92, toward CT-49/North Stonington/Pawcatuck
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Turn RIGHT onto CT-2/Liberty St.
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Merge onto CT-78E Toward Westerly/Misquamicut Beaches
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CT-78E Becomes Airport Rd.
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Airport Rd. Becomes Winnapaug Rd.
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Turn LEFT onto Watch Hill Rd/RI-1A
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Continue on Watch Hill Rd./RI-1A past “European Import Service” (on your right) and the Watch Hill Firehouse (on your left)
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Turn LEFT onto Bluff Ave.
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Bluff Ave. Becomes Larkin Rd.
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Turn LEFT onto Ligthhouse Rd.