Nov. 2007 - April 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,
January 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,
February 1 2008

At 9:00 AM (EST) We start taking 2009 Summer Keeper Week reservations. Call 401-847-4242 to hold your vacation week with a $50 deposit.

April 1 to
August 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.

Tuesday,
April 22
EARTH DAY
 

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.

Newport Yacht Club - 5-7 PM. $12 if purchased thru 4/17. $15 starting 4/18. Short business meeting, hors d'oeuvres & cash bar.

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,
August 15

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,
August 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 Mon. Sept 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.)