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Beavertail is
the third oldest lighthouse in the US, which ones are older? |
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Boston Light on
Little Brewster Island built in 1716 and Brant Point Light on Nantucket Island
built in 1746. |
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Are there public
washrooms at Beavertail? |
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No, but there
are several Porta-Johns provided by the Rhode Island DEM. |
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Can I bring a
group for a special tour? |
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We can take groups
of 25 or less through the museum from 4/1 through 11/15 but we do need a minimum
of 2 weeks notice to arrange this type of tour. Arrangements can be made by e-mail,
phone, or in writing to our PO Box. |
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Is it possible
to go to the top of the light tower? |
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No, that is still
secured U.S. Coast Guard property. |
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Do you have a
gift shop? |
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Yes! The gift
shop only sells during our operating hours, does not accept credit cards however
personal checks are OK. The Gift shop does not take any mail order requests, nor
will mail order requests of any kind be acknowledged. |
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How can I get
my products and wares into the gift shop? |
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Vendors who wish
to contact our gift shop committee chairperson must do so in writing at our PO
Box between 1/15 and 3/31 of the calendar year, no telephone requests or on site
solicitations are accepted. |
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Do you sell refreshments
at Beavertail? |
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No, our gift shop
does not provide refreshments. |
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Do you stamp Lighthouse
Passports? |
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Yes. |
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Is there a public
telephone in the museum? |
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No. |
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Is handicapped
parking available? |
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Yes. |
