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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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150 Years of Light on the Chesapeake

Presented by The United States Lighthouse Society as we celebrate 150 years of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse — the last screw-pile lighthouse in its original location on the Chesapeake Bay.

📅Date & Time: Sunday, November 23 · 4:00 – 5:30 PM (EST)

🥂 Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served

📍 Location: Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403

🎟️ Limited to 150 guests. Reserve your spot:
$20 in advance/$25 at the door

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Community Alliance of Anne Arundel County

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Endowment Fund

An endowment fund has been established for sponsors to include Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse as a beneficiary in their estate plan.

If you would like more information or to make a contribution at this time, please follow this link:

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Endowment Fund

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