To historic preservationists, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse was a tempting fixer-upper. The 129-year-old tower can be found on calendars and posters as an icon of the Chesapeake Bay.

For nearly a decade, the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse has been John Potvin’s happy place. When Potvin retired a decade ago, his wife wanted him to stay active. The iconic screw pile lighthouse ...

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse dates back to 1824 when Congress appropriated $6,500 for the construction of a 30-foot, land-based tower. It wasn't until November 1875 that the lighthouse was first lit.

Although the lighthouse is free ... which is interested because Thomas Point is its logo. "We need to be careful about who wins this contest, if you can call it that," warns Little, who has ...

Last week’s issuance of a Forever stamp commemorating the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse gives me a golden opportunity to write about the outstanding book my longtime friend and fellow St. Mary ...

The nine iron screw pilings that hold the Thomas Point Lighthouse above the waves are as good today as they were 144 years ago, when it took 30 men to twist each beam 12 feet into the bottom of ...

The lighthouse is mostly recognizable by its striking red and white bands, and its molded brick arches. See website for more on its history. The Thomas Point Lighthouse is best seen from the water ...

The Coast Guard staffed the lighthouse until 1986, when Thomas Point became the last lighthouse on the bay to be fully automated. The Annapolis Maritime Museum leads the tours.

A one-of-a-kind Chesapeake Bay lighthouse is in danger, but through an online fundraising drive, you can help save it. The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is Maryland’s most recognizable ...

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, is being preserved through a partnership between the City of Annapolis, The United States Lighthouse Society and its Chesapeake Chapter ...