Events & Programs
Previous Meeting - Spring 2026
May 29-31, 2026, NELL visited the New Haven, Connecticut area. The NELL Spring meeting took place at the Best Western Hotel in West Haven, CT. Highlights included a trip to New London Ledge Lighthouse, 5 Mile Point Lighthouse, Old Saybrook Light and Lynde Point Lighthouse. NELL members will also be visited area museums.
Preservation Grants
Lighthouse Preservation
Portsmouth Harbor Light Reopened
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on August 7, 2026 to commemorate the reopening of Portsmouth Harbor Light following storm damage a few years ago. The group photo is courtesy of Bob and Ann Trapani of The American Lighthouse Foundation. The others are courtesy Sharon Mills.
Doubling Point Light Preservation Check Presentation
NELL presented a $4,000 preservation check to The Friends of Doubling Point Light on August 7, National Lighthouse Day.
Photos Courtesy Sherri Roberts
Pemaquid Lighthouse Preservation Check Presentation
NELL presented a $5,000 preservation check to The Friends of Pemaquid Light on August 7, National Lighthouse Day.
Photos Courtesy Sherri Roberts
Photo Galleries
Past Meetings
Pomham Rocks & Beavertail Light
May 18, 2024
Nobska Light
January 14, 2024
Norwalk, CT
May 28, 2023
Newburyport, MA
January 15, 2023
NELL members receive early registration for site visits, discounted fundraiser tickets, and invitations to exclusive member-only programs throughout the year.