On Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10AM to 2PM the Friends of Pulpit Rock Tower, Inc. will offer public tours of Pulpit Rock Tower. Pulpit Rock Tower 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. 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 flip-flops may be worn. Entry is at the visitor’s own risk. (If you are a disabled person and wish to visit the site during an open house event, you are requested to call in advance, at 603-373-0646. FOPRT will make all reasonable accommodation to provide access or information for you during regular open house hours.)
In the event of steady rain the event will be cancelled. Updates will be on our facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/foprt. 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 $25 per family; all proceeds benefit the tower.
