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Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse News
The Chesapeake Chapter of the USLHS is pleased to announce that the long awaited structural restoration of the “hips and joints” of the Thomas Point Lighthouse has begun. Crews started at the end of April and removed the scaffolding that has been on the west side since last fall. Over $413,000 in donations and grants …
Lighthouse Challenge and Festival Dates – UPDATED
Regional Lighthouse Challenge and Festival Dates.
Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Lighthouses/Lightships/ Lifesaving Station Information – UPDATED
This information was provided by personnel from the various organizations listed below and may be subject to change. Last Update: April 2, 2019
Lighthouse Histories Workday: At Home on a date and time of your choice!
Preservation Work From Home If you’re a Chapter member we already know you love lighthouses. But if you are also a history buff and you’re looking for something to do while at home we have a tailor made project for you. Several years ago the Chapter had a project to help update the lighthouse histories …
POSTPONED – Lighthouse Keeper recognition ceremony for Keeper Otho M. Bounds
Any questions, email Keeper Grave Dedication Ceremony programs-keepers @cheslights.org Download the Grave Marker Program Marker and Ceremony Application here.
Crossed-the-Bar • Al Smith • 1942 – 2019 & BJ Smith • 1944 – 2020
This painting of Al was commissioned by our Chapter Secretary and presented to Al’s wife in appreciation for all the work Al performed for our Chapter. Shortly after he submitted his membership and 40+3 reports for this newsletter, Membership Chairman Al Smith was hospitalized. On January 16, Al lost his battle with brain cancer. He …
Scouts take the 2019 MD Lighthouse Challenge
This quarter we celebrate the scouts that completed the 12th Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. The Farrell family from Valrico, Florida. Sierra, a Junior and Kayla, a Daisy Girl Scout along with their mom, Jennifer, completed what is the equivalent to the 2019 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge in June to earn the “Keeping the Lights Shining” Scout patch …
Past Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Souvenirs Available for Purchase
As a Challenge fundraiser, and while supplies last, we are selling previous years’ Challenge souvenirs! Round out your Challenge memorabilia with any of the following souvenir sets. Remember, these items also make great gifts and/or stocking stuffers for those lighthouse lovers on your Christmas list! The proceeds from the sale of these items go directly …
Chapter Receives Maryland Governor’s Citation
Maryland Governor’s Citation conferred to the Chesapeake Chapter “in recognition of the unique and historic role which the Lighthouse has played in helping to build our great Nation…in celebration of the 12th Maryland Lighthouse Challenge
