Autumn Cruise-to-the-Lighthouse Raffle

Raffle tickets will be sold at the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse booth at Touch-a-Truck on May 6 at the East Providence Chamber of Commerce, 1011 Waterman Avenue and at other community events.”

The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are selling tickets for a unique opportunity. The winner of the Autumn Cruise-to-the-Lighthouse raffle will have an opportunity to bring a party of 10 people to Pomham Rocks Lighthouse for a fun-filled afternoon. Guests will cruise on the Lady Pomham and Captain Joe Estrella will provide a narrated tour. Bring your own lunch or refreshments for an exclusive fall picnic. A grill, table and chairs are available on the island.

Raffle tickets can be obtained by sending a check to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, c/o 81 Harris Street, Riverside, RI 02915. Include your name, address and phone number on your check. Call 401-433-3463 with any questions.

Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. The drawing will take place at the Lighthouse booth at the end of The Looff: East Providence Arts Festival at Rose Larisa Park on August 12. Proceeds from the Autumn Cruise-to-the-Lighthouse Raffle will be used to renovate the interior of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.

Built in 1871, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Narragansett Bay. It is located just 200 yards from the East Providence shoreline and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lighthouse is a New England landmark and a symbol of East Providence's maritime heritage.