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Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Forever Stamp Issued!
On a rainy day in Annapolis, Maryland, the Chesapeake Chapter celebrated the U.S. Postal Service dedication of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Forever Stamp. The stamp is part of a set of five Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses. Along with Thomas Point Shoal in Maryland it also features, Montauk Point, New York; Harbor of Refuge, Delaware; Navesink, New …
Keepers Mascot: Moana Elliott
Mascot 126 is Moana Elliott. Owner Jim provided this info: Moana is a Snowshoe cat, and, like her ancestors the Siamese, is apointed cat, meaning she is short-haired with light-colored areas in seal or blue, four white feet and blue eyes. Moana came into our lives in September of 2017 when someone left her secured …
Historical Placard: Greenbury Point Lighthouse August 2020
The Greenbury Point Lighthouse indoor placard was presented in August 2020. It will be displayed in the crew lounge at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Annapolis, Maryland
Historical Placard: Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse August 2020
The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse indoor placard was presented in August 2020. It is displayed in the U.S. Coast Guard Station Crew Lounge in Annapolis, Maryland.
Keeper Bio: William Raabe
Date of Service: 1890-1925 1855: Born June 27th in Germany. 1869: Immigrates to the United States from Germany. 1880: Occupation is listed as a Sailor living in Baltimore with his wife, Annie, in the U.S. Census. 1890–1891: Serves as First Assistant at Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, MD. His salary is $420/year. 1891: Serves as First …
Keeper Bio: Joseph Francis Talbott
Date of Service: 1883-1922 1857: Born December 10th to in Anne Arundel County, MD. 1876-1879: Serves as an apprentice as a Brass Finisher in Baltimore, MD., at J.H. Register & Sons. 1879-1883: Works as a Fireman with the United States Lighthouse Service. 1883: Serves as Assistant Keeper at Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Corolla, NC., from February …
Keeper Bio: Henry Clay Wingate
Date of Service: 1902 – 1927 1862: Born May 19 to parents Thomas and Mary Wingate in Dorchester County, MD. 1880: Occupation is listed as Sailor in the U.S. Census 1889: Henry is discharged from the Army on November 16 (Spanish American War) 1890: Marries Nettie J. Dodge. 1900: Occupation is listed as day …
Lighthouse Keeper recognition ceremony for Keepers Noah and Nancy Lawson – May 8, 2021
Any questions, email Keeper Grave Dedication Ceremony programs@cheslights.org Download the Grave Marker Program Marker and Ceremony Application here.
Lighthouse Keeper recognition ceremony for Keeper Charles C. Tyler – May 8, 2021
Any questions, email Keeper Grave Dedication Ceremony programs@cheslights.org Download the Grave Marker Program Marker and Ceremony Application here.
