The lighthouse got its name from being situated at the entrance for ships at Portland Harbor. Portland Head Light was first lit ... and with the wharf just steps away on Commercial Street, the ...

Built in the northeast corner of the modern town of Cape Elizabeth, Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it over 200 years old. According to Jeremy D'Entremont, the historian for the ...

Monhegan Island, just a short ferry ride away, is a peaceful ... When you visit the Portland Head Light you can actually see ...

Portland Head Light, the first tower commissioned by George ... Fresnel lens that can be seen from more than 20 nautical miles away. It's important to know that this lighthouse is only accessible ...