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INTRODUCING the 2nd Patch in the Lost Light Series
The lost lights series of patches will commemorate lighthouses we have lost over the years. The second Patch from the Lost Lights series features Mispillion Lighthouse which was located in Delaware. The Mispillion Lighthouse depicted in this second patch of the Lost Lights series was built in 1873. The light has a square wooden tower …
ChesLights Kids! – New Craft Project!
Click here to see our fun NEW! lighthouse craft project! A pair of simple wooden candlesticks takes on a nautical theme. Paint your candlesticks to match your favorite lighthouse. Be sure to also visit our ChesLights Kids page for other projects, games and more!
Workday: Thomas Point May 18, 2013
There was quick work day on May 18th out at Thomas Point. Volunteers installed braces on a noisy vent on the roof of one of the dormers. They sanded down the walls of the food closet in the kitchen and were finally able to patch one of the rotted lower rails on the main deck. …
INTRODUCING the 1st Patch in the Lost Light Series
The lost lights series of patches will commemorate lighthouses we have lost over the years. The first Patch from the Lost Lights series features Cedar Point Lighthouse which was located in Maryland. The cottage style dwelling was completed in 1896 and originally sat on a peninsula. The patch displays the lighthouse, oil shed and bell …
Early Bird Special! – 2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
A few years back, acknowledging that the Hooper Strait’s location in St. Michaels was a little off the beaten path from the others, we instituted our “Early Bird Special”. It, too, is great for Challengers who are able to devote an extra day to Challenge festivities. This year the Early Bird includes all of our …
Workday: Historic Ships In Baltimore May 4, 2013
Six volunteers headed to the Chesapeake Lightship for another productive workday. Volunteers scraped the remaining walls in the engine room Fidley and applied a coat of primer in and around all the various pieces of equipment. We were able to complete a large proportion of the room. A screen was removed from the upper skylight …
Bonus Cruise! – 2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
For those able to spend an extra day touring the great state of Maryland, there will be a 2013 Add-On Bonus Cruise to see some of the Bay’s more elusive lighthouses! This all-day excursion will be offered on Thursday, September 19; Friday, September 20; and Monday, September 23. Cruise participants will have the opportunity to …
Workday:Historic Ships of Baltimore March 23, 2013
Our first workday in Baltimore for 2013 was on a brisk spring Saturday in March. Volunteers attacked many of the tasks on the work list provided by Greg Krawczyk. Some more repair work was done on the screen door of the Captains cabin. Several of the switches that will be installed were buffed and painted. …
Workday: Hooper Island April 27, 2013
Two volunteers spent a beautiful spring Saturday on the Hooper Island Lighthouse. They replaced three of the old windows that had rotted with brand new ones. The new windows provide a nice clear view of the Chesapeake and – they don’t leak. After installing the windows they spent what little time was left cleaning up …
Raffle! – 2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
The Chesapeake Chapter is thrilled to announce the 2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Raffle! Don’t miss out on an extraordinary “chance” to spend two nights at a working lighthouse in beautiful Calvert County, Maryland. The Calvert Marine Museum will “keep the light on for you” at the Cove Point Lighthouse for a magical Challenge weekend you’ll …
Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Lighthouses/Lightships/ Lifesaving Station Information
This information was provided by personnel from the various organizations listed below and may be subject to change. Assateague Lighthouse Located in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), VA. Phone: Chincoteague NWR – (757) 336-6122 Hours and cost: Tower is currently under restoration. Refer to the website below for updates as to when it will …
Workday: Thomas Point Light April 20, 2013
Thomas Point as we leave April 20, 2013 It was a big work crew this time out. It was a very breezy and chilly morning as 15 Chesapeake Chapter volunteers headed out to the iconic lighthouse. Transportation was provided by Capt. Howard Lewis aboard the Audacious. Volunteers were all over the light. A piece …
Work Day at Drum Point Lighthouse April 13, 2013
Five volunteers arrived at Calvert Marine museum and received instructions for the day. We were to work on the five benches that have sat under the Drum Point Lighthouse for over 20 years. Richard Dodds had already started the work and we picked up where he’d left off. The day started out warm and …
2013 Preservation Schedule
2013 Project Date(s) Notes Calvert Marine Museum April 13, 2013 Historic Ships of Baltimore March 23, 2013 May 4, 1013 August 14, 2013 November 16, 2013 Hooper Island Lighthouse April 27 & 28, 2013 May 25 & 26, 2013 June 15 & 16, 2013 A pick-up will be available at Solomon’s Island leaving at …
