BAY. IT’S ICONIC. IT’S IT’S MARYLAND. IT’S THE HALLMARK OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. THE THOMAS POINT SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE TURNS 150 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR, AND IT’S THE LAST ONE OF ITS KIND AT ITS ORIGINAL ...

A spectacular 19th century creation that’s been sitting in a Maryland office building for 40 years will soon go on public display. It’s a sparkling Fresnel lens that used to be part of the Thomas ...

Michael Reid mreid@somdnews.com Dec 24, 2024 Dec 24, 2024 They are fixtures on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River and have been protecting watermen and seafarers for generations from tides, ...

Have you ever wanted to explore a lighthouse? Well now you can own one for about $15,000. A historic caisson-type Chesapeake Bay lighthouse, is up for auction. The lighthouse is located about two ...

A new children's book celebrates the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a symbol of the Chesapeake Bay that's celebrating its 150th anniversary. The lighthouse is the last of its kind still in operation ...

Michael Reid mreid@somdnews.com Apr 22, 2025 Apr 22, 2025 It helped guide ships through the hazards in the Chesapeake Bay and has a rich history in St. Mary’s and mariner history. And now the public ...