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The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter - Ida Lewis
Thu, Nov 19
|Charter Books
Author, Lenore Skomal, will discuss the life of one of Newport's most famous residents. The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter is the absorbing, painstakingly researched story of Ida Lewis and the fearless rescues she made at Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport.
Time & Location
Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Charter Books, 8 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, USA
Guests
About the Event
Register Here:
https://charterbookstore.com/event/2026-11-19/lenore-skomal-lighthouse-keepers-daughter
Will gather for a drink afterwards for anyone interested.
Join us for an evening with award winning author Lenore Skomal to discuss the second edition of her book THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S DAUGHTER. In the second edition of her book that was originally published in 2002, Skomal revisits the topic of how Ida got to be so famous so quickly which makes for a fascinating look into her nature, the factors that led to her rise in fame, and her maverick actions to keep the limelight on her for over five decades.
We kindly ask you to RSVP and share this event with your friends. Copies of the book will be available for pre-order and sale at the event.
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