Wood Island Life Saving Station Association

08/30/2026

From hurricane-force winds atop Mount Washington to the rugged waters surrounding Wood Island - extreme environments shape extraordinary work.

Join Drew Bush, Executive Director of the Mount Washington Observatory, on September 6 & 7 for a fascinating presentation exploring scientific research, military training, and resilience in some of New England’s harshest environments.

Part of the 2026 Wood Island Speaker Series.

Tickets include transportation aboard Utopia, museum admission, and the live presentation. Tours leave on both days at 10:45am and 2:15pm.

Reserve now at PortsmouthHarbor.com or call (603) 436-8084.

08/25/2026

The story of America’s lighthouses is still being written.

Join Bob Trapani, Jr., Executive Director of the American Lighthouse Foundation, on August 27 & 28 at the Wood Island Life Saving Station for “United States Coast Guard: Still Keeping a Good Light.”

This special presentation explores the Coast Guard’s continuing role in maritime safety and lighthouse stewardship along our nation’s coastlines. Tours leave from Portsmouth Harbor Cruises on both days at 10:45AM and 2:15PM from Ceres Street, Downtown Portsmouth and tickets are $40.

Presented as part of the 2026 Wood Island Speaker Series.

Tickets available now at PortsmouthHarbor.com or call (603) 436-8084.

08/10/2026

Whoa!

Got to see this coolness while waiting for the fireworks to start last night!

08/09/2026

We love it when Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor visits! So honored to preserve and share their history.

08/07/2026

Perfect venue/perfect sunset. Top flight performance by Annastacia Rose Coast Events & Concierge Services, LLC and Harvest & Plate Catering. The pros always make it look so easy. Think about having your event at Wood Island Life Saving Station.

08/02/2026

Shout out to the three off-duty sailors from the USS New Mexico who saved the day at the Wood Island Life Saving Station! Thank you!

07/25/2026

The perfect full-zip hoodie just landed at Wood Island. Navy/orange and charcoal/white. Super soft and durable. Jump on a boat and come get one! Portsmouth Harbor Cruises

07/19/2026

Launch of Surf Boat, (1897) by Thomas Edison

One of the earliest films to capture the U.S. Life Saving Service in action, showing surfmen launching through the waves.

More than a century later, their legacy lives on at Wood Island Life Saving Station.

Courtesy of the Library of Congress

07/16/2026

The journey across the water is the perfect beginning to your Wood Island experience. Book your tour today!

Twice daily (Thursday–Sunday) aboard Portsmouth Harbor Cruises and Wednesdays & Sundays aboard the Gundalow Company

Reserve your spot and experience US Life Saving Service history where it happened.