Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBPortsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is located on U.S. Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor in New Castle, NH, adjacent to Fort Constitution. DUE TO STORM DAMAGE, THE LIGHTHOUSE IS INACCESSIBLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBPortsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (also known as Fort Point Lighthouse, New Castle Lighthouse and Fort Constitution Lighthouse) was first established in June 1771, making it the first light station north of Boston in the American colonies. Today’s 48 …
Portsmouth Harbor Light - Wikipedia
WEBPortsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States.
Tour Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBVolunteers will share with you the history of the light station and answer your questions about this one one-a-kind maritime complex that is uniquely nestled between the shorelines of New Castle, NH and Kittery, ME.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, New Hampshire at Lighthousefriends.com
WEBPortsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. In the 1600s, the British established Fort William and Mary on New Castle Island to defend the entrance to the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor. Known as “the Castle,” the fort was manned by soldiers of the Province of New Hampshire that reported to the colony’s royal governor.
History - Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBSep 21, 2024 · Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, late 19th century. The large, well-protected harbor of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on the Piscataqua River, was an important port in colonial America. It remains New Hampshire’s only deep water port.
Open Houses & Tours - Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
WEBOpen Houses & Tours. Tours are currently on hold because of storm damage to the walkway leading out to the lighthouse and the base of the lighthouse. THERE ARE NO TOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Aside from tours, the best view of the lighthouse is from Great Island Common, the town park on Route …
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse - SeacoastNH.com
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse. New Castle, NH. Built in 1877, 48 feet. New Hampshire's only mainland lighthouse has a long history and extraordinary scenery at the mouth of the Piscataqua. Visitors may now tour inside on special days. Jeremy's Lighthouse Guide #1.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor
WEBThis 48-foot (15 m) tall, stately, black and white conical lighthouse (built 1878) was visible from Fort Constitution and other points around Portsmouth Harbor. It stood on two acres (0.8 ha) on New Castle Island at the mouth of the Piscataqua River.
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse - NEW ENGLAND LIGHTHOUSES…
WEBLocation: Next to Fort Constitution, near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, Portsmouth Harbor. Coordinates: 43 04 16 N 70 42 31 W. View Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in a larger map. Previous lighthouse: White Island Light. Next lighthouse: Whaleback Ligh t.