Lighthouse Resources
There’s something special about lighthouses. The magic, the mystery, the lore makes them irresistible. Here are a few resources to find out more about lighthouses in the Chesapeake Bay area and beyond...
Chesapeake Chapter, U.S. Lighthouse Society
Helpful website with information about all the lighthouses in the Chesapeake Bay area. They also sponsor the Maryland Lighthouse Challenge, a weekend that celebrates the lighthouses of Maryland.
www.cheslights.org
U.S. Lighthouse Society
Informative website for all lighthouse fans. Includes information on lighthouse tours, a magazine, and more.
www.uslhs.org
Hoopers Island Lighthouse
The Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society, which now owns the Hooper Island Lighthouse in Dorchester County, Maryland, is calling for volunteers to help in their restoration efforts. This is an opportunity to be one of the first people to set foot in this caisson-style lighthouse from 1902 since it was turned over to the U.S. Lighthouse Society in 2007. The work days are usually the last Saturdays of the month. Sign up to help restore this Dorchester County lighthouse on the Hooper Island Lighthouse website.
Chesapeake Lights
Offering lighthouse tours throughout the Chesapeake Bay, from two hours to two days.
www.chesapeakelights.com
Sawyer Charters
Take a narrated lighthouse cruise with this Dorchester County company based on Hoopers Island.
www.sawyercharters.com
U.S. Coast Guard
- Interesting facts about lighthouses: www.uscg.mil/history/weblighthouses/h_lighthousefacts.asp
- An overall history of lighthouses: www.uscg.mil/history/articles/h_lighthouses.asp
U.S. Lighthouse Depot
Link to descriptive page on the Choptank River Lighthouse:
www.lighthousedepot.com
The Lighthouse Hunters
Christine and Tommy Cardaci have photographed more than 1,200 lighthouses in the United States and Canada. Browse their photos. http://thelighthousehunters.com
Learn more about the home of the Choptank River Lighthouse:
Dorchester County Tourism: Includes info for visitors, lodging and dining listings, outdoor opportunities, and more.
Cambridge Main Street: Includes downtown Cambridge events, news, and a full listing and descriptions of shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce: Includes a directory of Chamber members and a listing of Chamber member events.