The Calvert Marine Museum will have both the Drum Point Lighthouse and Cove Point Lighthouse open for tours from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cove Point is free; museum admission is required to see the Drum Point Lighthouse. Hangman’s Faire will perform sea shanties and lighthouse songs under the Drum Point Lighthouse beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Museum Store will highlight special lighthouse merchandise, and there will be children’s activities throughout the day. For information and directions, visit the museum’s website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

In celebration of National Lighthouse Day, the Point Lookout Lighthouse will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and docents will be giving exterior tours of the coal/buoy sheds. There will also be a special scavenger hunt for children 12 and under. The fee to enter the park is $5 per person for Maryland residents, $6 for others. For additional information and details on the scavenger hunt, visit www.pllps.org.

The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Keepers Quarters will be open for tours and local artists will be on site. The fee is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors/military, and $1.50 for students. For more information, visit www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/PPL.asp.

The Blackistone Island Lighthouse, which was reconstructed in 2008 will also be open in celebration of National Lighthouse Day. Blackistone Island Lighthouse is located on St. Clements Island State Park and water taxi service to the island will be available from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for a fee of $7, weather permitting. For information, visit www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/stclementsisland.asp.
Date: 2011-07-18

Participants will enjoy the Southern route and visit Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses, before stopping for lunch at The Bayside Inn on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island Lighthouses.

On the journey, cruisers will learn the history of the lighthouses they visit from the museum’s lighthouse expert, along with fascinating stories that make each light unique, from fires to ice floes to ravaging storms. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and prepare yourself for a day of fun!

Meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:00 p.m. For information or to register, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Space is limited and sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Start Time: 07:45
Date: 2011-08-27

9 Lighthouses, 1 Lightship, 2 Days – 8th Year!

Visit one or more of the historic lighthouses of Maryland and collect a commemorative souvenir at each, with a special souvenir for visiting all.
Nine participating lighthouses, one lightship. Bonus Lights, Cruises, Artists, Authors and other special guests.

The 2011 Challenge theme is “Reading Lights the Way” and Challenge participants will be encouraged to read about the lights they’ll be visiting.

The Maryland Lighthouse Challenge – Making Maryland Memories…one lighthouse at a time!

Information at challenge@cheslights.org,www.cheslights.org, or (410) 437-0741
Start Date: 2011-09-17
Start Time: 08:00
End Date: 2011-09-18
End Time: 18:00