PINEY POINT LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM

PINEY POINT, MD

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is situated in Piney Point, Maryland, and is a significant historical landmark in the area. The lighthouse was first built in 1836 and has since served as an essential navigational aid for ships traveling through the Chesapeake Bay. Today, the lighthouse has been converted into a museum that showcases the rich history of the area and the lighthouse's role in it.

The museum features several exhibits that highlight the lighthouse's history, including a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents. Visitors to the museum can also climb the lighthouse's stairs to the top and enjoy the stunning views of the bay and surrounding area from the observation deck.

In addition to the lighthouse, the museum features several other buildings, including the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit, which showcases the region's maritime history. Visitors can also explore the oyster house, which was once used for processing oysters harvested from the bay.

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum is open to the public year-round, and admission fees vary depending on the season. Visitors can also take part in guided tours of the museum and surrounding area, which are led by knowledgeable staff members who are passionate about the lighthouse's history and its role in the community.

PINEY POINT LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PINEY POINT MD. US MID #8402400029

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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Contact PINEY POINT LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM

• telephone: 3019941471
• website: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/ppl.asp?

PINEY POINT COAST GUARD LIGHT STATION
44701 LIGHTHOUSE RD
PINEY POINT
MD
20674

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