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Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele. Once you get onto the actual island from the dock, you’ll be given some history about the lighthouse and it’s history before heading inside. There are chairs you can ...

I recently took a day trip to Gloucester, Massachusetts, which is a historic fishing town located on Cape Ann. This town is known as America’s oldest seaport. It has a rich maritime heritage and it’s ...

With about 400 miles of scenic coastline, Rhode Island is a haven for maritime history lovers. The state’s lighthouses capture that spirit well. These beacons have stood watch over the Atlantic for ...

On May 21, 2025, I went to my first public seal release done by Mystic Aquarium. This is an event where Mystic Aquarium allows the public to watch as they release rehabilitated seals back into their ...

Plaque that reads “The United States of America donated this property to the New London Maritime Society for preservation and public use through the National Historic Preservation Act. This program is ...

Views from the top of the lighthouse. Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele. Tour Rose Island Lighthouse On the island, you can take a guided tour of Rose Island Lighthouse. The lighthouse was constructed ...

My favorite trail gives you views of the water without beach goers in the view. It’s a small cove area where the Four Mile River feeds into the sound. The most popular trail to do is a 2.5 mile loop ...