Author Archives: Allan Wood

About Allan Wood

A former college educator and course developer in digital media and business for many years, Allan currently enjoys his other passion of researching and writing about New England lighthouses, maritime history, and coastal folklore. He has written and published books on these subjects and has photographed all 168 lighthouse stations in New England. Allan has also created a comprehensive New England lighthouse tourism website at NELights.com to share. He lives near the small coast of New Hampshire and enjoys traveling with his wife Chris.

Stolen Munitions by Portsmouth Light Help in the American Revolution

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Allan Wood

Stolen Munitions by Portsmouth Harbor Light Helped Colonists in the First Battles of the American Revolutionary War The American Revolution, also known as the Revolutionary War, began with the Battle of Lexington, where the first shots were fired. Known as … Continue reading →

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