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Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

by Jon on July 14th, 2007

Have you ever wondered about the lonely life of a lighthouse keeper?

After a 30-minute boat ride out to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the East Coast, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, you’ll be treated to a rare tour and history of the lighthouse led by docents from the Annapolis Maritime Museum.  You’ll experience the feel of what it was like to live as a lighthouse keeper in the late 1800s and throughout the 1900s.

Constructed in 1875, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is the last screwpile lighthouse still in its original location, a mile and a half into the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the South River.

 Thomas Point Shoal LighthouseAnnapolis - Maryland State Capitol

The Barge House
723 Second Street
Annapolis, MD

Tours - The three-hour tours are limited to 18 people and advanced reservations are required by calling 1-800-690-5080.  Must be 12+ years old and at least 4′ tall.  Climbing a ladder into the lighthouse and up and down stairs are part of the tour, so practical shoes are a must. There are also are no restrooms either on the boat or at the lighthouse.  Tours start at The Barge House.

Dates and Times - July 28, 29, August 11, 12, 25, 26, September 15,  16, 22, 23, 29 and 30.  Three tours daily at 9:00 a.m., noon and 3:00 p.m. To book call toll-free

Cost  - $70.00 per person, included boat ride and tour. 
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POSTED IN: Attractions, Family Fun, Great Places to Unwind, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, Museums

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