Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Celebrates 150th Jubilee on the Rocks... Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Celebrates 150th Jubilee on the Rocks How do you celebrate a 150th birthday? With special events all year long, and of course, plenty of cake. Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, in Riverside, marks its 150th jubilee in 2021. Rhode Islanders of all ages and lighthouse lovers from far and near are invited to join in the celebration. Built in 1871 and perched on an island off the coast of East Providence, RI, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Narragansett Bay. To kick off this special year, the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is holding a photography and art contest in March. Entry is free and open to anyone age 18 or older. Entrants can submit photos or artwork, in jpg or pdf form, depicting Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. All submissions will be considered for publication in a 2022 wall calendar and for use on merchandise sold in The Lighthouse gift shop. Contest rules and submission details will be posted on www.pomhamrockslighthouse.org. Deadline to enter is March 30.