News: 12 May 2026, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park in Maryland features the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac River (built 1836)

 
By Website Adinistrator Wes Simpkins
May 20, 2026
 

Philip Tamorria
is with Destination Southern Maryland and 3 others at "Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park."

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park in Maryland features the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac River (built 1836), a keeper’s quarters, and a maritime museum with historic boats, focusing on local watermen. The park offers a pier, kayak launch, and boardwalk, with admission covering the museum, maritime exhibit, and lighthouse climb, while the park grounds are free to access. It’s a National Register of Historic Places site preserving the area’s maritime history and ecology

 
Hyperlinks: Piney Point Lighthouse Video