Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

Learn About the History

Learn about the history

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse was built in 1875 and is still an active Beacon of Navigation. The lighthouse is one of twelve Maritime National Historic Landmarks after earning that designation in 1999. 

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What's New

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Preservation Updates!

Preventative maintenance painting was completed in October for the steel structure. We also replaced several beams and painted the underside of the deck. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is indeed looking spiffy now. The Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA) legislation has been submitted to Congress. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is one of the first four heritage sites included under the CNRA.
Lighthouse With Rainbow

2025 Calendar Now Available

This is the cover photo of the 2025 Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse calendar which is available now. In 2025 we celebrate the Lighthouse’s 150th Anniversary. The photos in the calendar were taken by the incomparable David Sites. A significant portion of the proceeds goes to the maintenance of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. Please help support the Lighthouse, the calendars would make great holiday gifts. THANK YOU!!! https://www.calendarlink.org/TPSL/calendar-choice.html

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Thomas Point Lighthouse Book'Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon' by David Gendell was published in 2020. A portion of proceeds are donated for lighthouse restoration.