Choptank River Lighthouse

Choptank River Lighthouse The Choptank River Lighthouse replica stands at the end of a dock on the waterfront in Cambridge, Md. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. Coast Guard.
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A small museum inside the lighthouse is open 9:30am-5pm daily May 1-Oct. 31. www.choptankriverlighthouse.org Completed in 2012, this is a replica of the Choptank River Lighthouse that guided ships in the Choptank River until 1964, when it was dismantled by the U.S. It served as an unforgettable icon to many—for generations of watermen, for visitors who came by steamboat, for sailors in regattas.

Today the replica has become a new icon for the city of Cambridge and all of Dorchester County, Maryland.

Our lighthouse keepers are the backbone of everything we do. Which of these smiling faces will you see when you visit th...
08/26/2026

Our lighthouse keepers are the backbone of everything we do. Which of these smiling faces will you see when you visit the Choptank River Lighthouse this weekend? (Oh, and we have many more keepers too!)

REMEMBERING LAUNCH DAY!It was eight years ago this week that a big “Lighthouse Launch” event was held at Long Wharf to m...
08/24/2026

REMEMBERING LAUNCH DAY!
It was eight years ago this week that a big “Lighthouse Launch” event was held at Long Wharf to mark the start of construction on our Lighthouse. That day marked the culmination of many years of effort by many, many dedicated people in our community—our thanks to everyone who pitched in along the way to get the ball rolling! Shown here are Jackie Noller and the late Rufus Todd firing up a big crowd gathered on the dock!

With these beauties on the water, this weekend is the perfect time to visit the lighthouse. How much more Chesapeake can...
08/14/2026

With these beauties on the water, this weekend is the perfect time to visit the lighthouse. How much more Chesapeake can you get? Log canoes viewed from a screwpile lighthouse?!

What’s your favorite thing about late summer?
08/13/2026

What’s your favorite thing about late summer?

Today is National Lighthouse Day! If you're near one, visit one! If you're here in Cambridge, we'd love to see you this ...
08/07/2026

Today is National Lighthouse Day! If you're near one, visit one! If you're here in Cambridge, we'd love to see you this weekend. Come see our little treasure of the Chesapeake Bay!

Do you have photos of the lighthouse from your visit this summer? Please share them in the comments! Selfies are most ap...
08/04/2026

Do you have photos of the lighthouse from your visit this summer? Please share them in the comments! Selfies are most appreciated!

When navigating the Bay, today our GPS-based systems seem to do away with the need for more traditional methods. But the...
07/29/2026

When navigating the Bay, today our GPS-based systems seem to do away with the need for more traditional methods. But then you notice a tiny, slowly pulsing light in the distance, and you feel both a sense of security and a connection to the past. You know you’re in good hands, kept safe by past and present.

07/28/2026

Late July in Chesapeake Bay History

In late July of 1781, British General Lord Cornwallis moved his southern army to Yorktown, Virginia, and began constructing fortifications to establish a deep-water port. Because of this strategic move, control of the Chesapeake Bay suddenly became an absolutely essential naval objective for both the British and the American-French allied forces.

This late-July maneuver set the stage for the monumental Battle of the Chesapeake! A few weeks later, French Admiral de Grasse arrived at the mouth of the Bay with a massive fleet of 28 ships of the line, trapping British patrol frigates inside and blockading the waters. The resulting French success in the naval battle left them firmly in control of the Chesapeake Bay, completing the encirclement of Cornwallis's forces.

This crucial naval victory proved decisive in the Siege of Yorktown, forcing Cornwallis to surrender and effectively securing independence for the United States of America!

Have you ever visited Yorktown or the Cape Henry Memorial that honors the French sailors of this famous battle? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Another Admiral Byrd Regatta wrapped up on the Choptank. Thanks to the sailors who raced and to Cambridge Yacht Club for...
07/20/2026

Another Admiral Byrd Regatta wrapped up on the Choptank. Thanks to the sailors who raced and to Cambridge Yacht Club for hosting.

07/09/2026

Welcome to all who are in town for The Families of Smithville Road Music Festival! We hope you'll visit our lighthouse while you're in town. Enjoy the celebration!

Address

1 High Street
Cambridge, MD
21613

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14104632653

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