Thursday, April 24, 2014

All Aboard For A Maryland Lighthouse Adventure

Lighthouse lovers are invited to explore lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay with an experienced, knowledgeable guide. The popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises are on Saturday, June 28, July 12, August 2 and September 20 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; lunch is on your own. Museum members pay $120. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot.

On June 28 and August 2, lighthouse cruisers may enjoy the Northern route departing from the Drum Point Lighthouse to see Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island lighthouses. Lunch is at Kentmoor Restaurant on Kent Island.

On July 12 and September 20 participants will enjoy the Southern route and visit Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses, before stopping for lunch at The Bayside Inn on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island Lighthouses.
On the journey, cruisers will learn the history of the lighthouses they visit from the museum's lighthouse expert, along with fascinating stories that make each light unique, from fires to ice floes to ravaging storms. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and prepare yourself for a day of fun!

Participants will meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:30 p.m. For information or to register, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Register by June 20 for the June 28 cruise, July 7 for the July 12 cruise, July 25 for the August 2 cruise, and September 12 for the September 20 cruise. Space is limited and sold on a first come, first serve basis.

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The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


Traci Cimini
Public Relations/Marketing
Calvert Marine Museum
P.O. Box 97
Solomons, MD 20688
410-326-2042, ext. 17
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com