Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Raffle to Benefit Maritime Museum

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is sponsoring a raffle to raise funds to expand the maritime museum collection at The Lighthouse. Located on a half-acre island off the coast of East Providence, the fully-restored Lighthouse offers public tours through the end of September which can be reserved at pomhamrockslighthouse.org.

Prizes for the Great Getaway Raffle include:

Prize number 1 – The Lighthouse Inn – West Dennis, MA. Private sandy beach and heated swimming pool await you. Your getaway consists of accommodations for two nights for two people. Breakfast is included daily at the Waterfront Restaurant at the Inn. The gift certificate is valid September 1 to October 14, 2024. The value of the package is $800.

Prize number 2 - Bayside Resort - West Yarmouth, MA. The package includes an off-season overnight stay in a deluxe queen room that accommodates two adults and two children. A full breakfast and discount certificate toward dinner are part of the package, valued at $175. The resort features an indoor pool, fitness center, arcade and an outdoor firepit. The Bayside Getaway can be used from September 15 to May 15, Sunday through Friday, and the certificate expires at the end of 2025.

Prize number 3 – The Cove at Yarmouth - West Yarmouth, MA. Enjoy an off-season overnight stay. Located near beaches and golf courses, it features indoor and outdoor pools, scheduled activities, a recreation center, spa and fire pits. The certificate expires December 30, 2025 and is valued at $149.

Prize number 4 – Essex Steam Train & Riverboat - Win tickets for 4 people to experience a weekday narrated journey on vintage rail cars through the countryside, then board a riverboat for a cruise along the Connecticut River. In all, it’s a two-and-a-half-hour excursion, valued at $180.

Prize number 5 – Elite Dining Package - Sample delights from the sea or traditional fare in a casual, relaxed atmosphere with this gift card to local restaurants. Value: $100

The drawing will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 at the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse tent at the Looff Arts Festival at Crescent Park, 701 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. You do not need to be present to win. Great Getaway Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. They will be sold at the Looff Arts Festival or can be obtained in advance by sending a check, made payable 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 401-742-2751 with any questions.