Friends of Pulpit Rock Tower, Inc.

Friends of Pulpit Rock Tower, Inc. Our mission is to preserve, restore, and maintain Pulpit Rock Tower and create public access to the Eight story WWII tower open to the public 2-3 days per year.

Incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and interesting history. Being restored by Friends of Pulpit Rock Tower, Inc.

11/09/2024

In honor of Veterans Day, we'll have a 16' model of the submarine USS Thresher available to view at Sunday's open house at Pulpit Rock Tower. While the Thresher was commissioned well after WWII, it was built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and is also an important figure in the area's military history. In 1963, the USS Thresher sunk while conducting testing exercises and the 129 men on board lost their lives. It will forever remain a tragic moment in naval history, but that sacrifice led to the creation of the Submarine Safety Program (SUBSAFE), a program dedicated to ensuring that the U.S. Navy reduces the risk of such a catastrophe.

11/09/2024

The weather looks great for touring Pulpit Rock Tower tomorrow! Come by between 10 AM and 2PM and climb the stairs, learn some history and enjoy beautiful views of the seacoast. We hope to see you!

10/08/2024

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 10 AM to 2PM the Friends of Pulpit Rock Tower, Inc., together with the State of NH Fish and Game Dept., will offer public tours of Pulpit Rock Tower. Pulpit Rock Tower (Rye) was built during WWII to assist in the defense of the New Hampshire seacoast, particularly the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. It is an eight-story cylindrical concrete tower- all levels will be open to the public for viewing at the open house, except the roof deck which must remain closed due to safety considerations. Visitors may climb the stairs, learn about the tower’s involvement in WWII and take in the amazing views from the observation windows. FOPRT and Fish and Game Dept. volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and explain further the history and significance of Pulpit Rock Tower. Pulpit Rock Tower is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and was selected as one of the “Seven to Save”, a list of seven endangered historic properties worth saving by the NH Preservation Alliance.
Winding stairs and ladders must be climbed to reach the observation areas. Only those in good health and with good mobility should attempt to climb the tower. Minimum height is 42”; sorry, no children may be carried and no sandals may be worn. Entry is at each visitor's own risk. Tour hours are 10AM- 2PM on Saturday 11/10/2024. In the event of steady rain the event will be cancelled. Updates will be on this our page. Please park on Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) and walk up Neptune Drive to the tower access path. Suggested tax-deductible donation is $10 per person or $20 per family; all proceeds benefit the tower.

05/20/2024

We are unable to offer tours this Memorial Day weekend. We hope to have a public tour later in the year. Private tours by advanced arrangement can be made throughout the year. A donation is expected. Please email us at [email protected] for more information or to arrange.

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Neptune Drive
Rye, NH
03870

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