Articles - (In development)
Many news papers and magazines have published articles about the Turkey Point Light Station and it's Keepers. Article headers are listed below, select the article name you want to read.
| Title | Publisher | Author | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th annual Lighthouse Challenge begins Saturday | Cecil Whig | David Healey | 14 Sept 2007 |
| Turkey Pt. Light will shine again | Dorchester Star | 22 Nov 2002 | |
| British off shore | Virginia Gazette | 5 Sept 1777 | |
| British landing at head of Elk River | Purdie’s Virginia Gazette | 5 Sept 1777 | |
| Turkey Point bill reported | Maryland Gazette | 1 Mar 1832 | |
| Act for cession of territorial jurisdiction | Maryland Gazette | 22 Mar 1832 | |
| Turkey Point Lighthouse Thanksgiving | New England Lighthouse Treasures | Debbie Dolphin | 21 Nov 2007 |
| The Light-houses, Beacons, and Floating Lights, of The United States for 1838 | Blair and Rives 1838 | Fifth Auditor and Acting Commissioner of the Revenue | 1838 |
| Appointment of Robt. C. Lusby | Cecil Whig | 17 Jun 1843 | |
| Use of Lard Oil | Public Ledger | 1 Sept 1843 | |
| Kate’s Corner | U.S. Lighthouse | 1 Nov 2018 | |
Our season, this year, will begin May 1st and run
thru the end of
October. The
Lighthouse is
open to
climbers on
weekends from
10AM to 2PM (weather permitting).
The gift shop is
open from 10AM to 2PM.
There is no
charge to view
the Chesapeake
Bay from our
lantern room. The staircase in the lighthouse is open to climbers who can reach the metal handrail. Donations
are gratefully
accepted.
Please note that our hours of operation are dependent upon weather conditions and the availability of volunteers