Wood Island Life Saving Station Association

Wood Island Life Saving Station Association After years of neglect and near demolition, the Wood Island Life Saving Station Association (WILSSA) has meticulously restored this historic landmark.

Plan your visit to the Wood Island Life Saving Station Museum today! Open Memorial Day - Columbus Day.

06/06/2026

What are the birds trying to tell us? On June 27 & 28, beloved naturalist Dan Gardoqui brings his engaging presentation “Talking with Birds” to the Wood Island Life Saving Station.

Experience a one-of-a-kind island tour combining coastal birding and maritime history on Wood Island. Pack your binoculars and camera!

Tickets are $40 and include the boat ride aboard Utopia, museum admission, and the presentation.

Tours depart Portsmouth twice daily for two days via Portsmouth Harbor Cruises aboard Utopia at 10:45 AM and 2:15 PM. Tickets include transportation, museum admission, and the presentation.

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

06/01/2026

What an absolute joy to bring Don Gorvett back out to Wood Island after all these years!

05/28/2026

We are running 2 tours daily TH/FR/SA/SUN. Tickets are just $40 and available through Portsmouth Harbor Cruises. Come enjoy summer with us!

This Memorial Day, the Wood Island Life Saving Station honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Wood Island Life Saving Station honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

We had a great day welcoming CoastX to Wood Island with students from Noble High School. They launched underwater rovers...
05/23/2026

We had a great day welcoming CoastX to Wood Island with students from Noble High School. They launched underwater rovers, created artwork, and enjoyed hands-on learning on a beautiful day along the coast.

Plus, we loved sharing the stories of the brave surfmen who served at Wood Island and their important role in our maritime history.

The 2026 Wood Island Speaker Series is here!Experience this special program inside our restored lifesaving station after...
05/20/2026

The 2026 Wood Island Speaker Series is here!

Experience this special program inside our restored lifesaving station after traveling by boat from downtown Portsmouth aboard Portsmouth Harbor Cruises’ Utopia. This year’s featured speakers include:

June 27 & 28: Talking with Birds: How to Participate in the Language of Nature — Dan Gardoqui, Education & Outreach Director, Center for Wildlife and Registered Maine Guide

July 4 & 5 A Measureless Peril: Spies, Surrenders at Sea, and German U-Boats off Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in World War II — James A. Craig, maritime art curator, historian, and author

Aug 27 & 28: United States Coast Guard: Still Keeping a Good Light — Bob Trapani, Jr., writer and Executive Director of the American Lighthouse Foundation

Sept 6 & 7: Honing Excellence in Extreme Environments: Pushing the Boundaries of Scientific Research and Military Training on Wood Island and Mount Washington, NH— Drew Bush, Executive Director of the Mount Washington Observatory

Tours depart Portsmouth on select dates from June through September.

Tickets include transportation aboard Utopia, museum admission, and the live presentation.

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

05/17/2026

Come see Keeper Charles Hand: Answering the Call at the Wood Island Life Saving Station this season. Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day

Huge shout out to our incredible Wood Island docents for completing CPR and First Aid certification training at the stat...
05/14/2026

Huge shout out to our incredible Wood Island docents for completing CPR and First Aid certification training at the station this week.

These volunteers do more than share history - they help create a safe, welcoming, and memorable experience for every visitor who steps foot on the island. We’re lucky to have such a dedicated group of people caring for this special place.

We had a great time during docent training even in the rain! Getting ready for our 2nd full season on the island and rea...
05/11/2026

We had a great time during docent training even in the rain! Getting ready for our 2nd full season on the island and ready to welcome visitors starting May 23. They’re a tough crew, and we’re lucky to have them. Come see us!

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