concord point lighthouse

We enjoyed looking at the light and seeing the ducks in the water. The park is beautiful and inviting - a great place to walk. We saw the keeper's house nearby, but did not go in.

Stopped to visit on a weekend while in the area & got to go to the top - although smaller than many of the lighthouses on the East Coast, it is still an impressive structure. The person on-staff at the entrance was very friendly & knowledgeable on the details and history of the light & its keepers. Enjoyed walking around the picturesque grounds & visiting the small gift shop/museum across the street - a must see while visiting Havre de Grace!

This thirty foot tall lighthouse looks out over the Susquehanna River. It was constructed in 1827 and later restored to its 1884 version. It is white, made of Port Deposit granite. It has a 5th order Fresnel lens. There are 27 solid granite steps arranged in a tight spiral staircase inside. It is only April through October that it is open to the public. There is a gift shop located directly across the street.

Located on Concord Point it still guides water traffic. The location is where the Susquehanna River enters the Chesapeake Bay. We could not get inside because we were there on a weekday.The setting is very picturesque and is at the one end of the Promenade.

I took several pictures of the lighthouse. I couldn't get over how small it was and wondered how useful it might have been to see out into the bay. It is cute, though

Built in 1827, Concord Point is the oldest continuously operational lighthouse in the state of Md. It affords a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay. This is Havre de Grace's best known landmark. The Keeper's House Museum is located across the street.

This city-owned lighthouse is in a picturesque setting at one end of a bayside park with commanding views of the mouth of the mighty Susquehanna River and the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Its purpose was to warn of strong currents and shoals. It’s the second oldest lighthouse in Maryland. The boatwright at the nearby Havre de Grace Maritime Museum told me that outside the channels, most of the Upper Chesapeake Bay around Havre de Grace is about chest deep. On him, that would be about 5 feet deep. LIGHTHOUSE STATS: Built: 1827 Marks: Mouth of Susquehanna River & Upper Chesapeake BayHeight: 36 feetLast Active Optic: 5th order Fresnel lens (1891)Automated: 1920Decommissioned: 1975At the time of our visit on a Friday, the lighthouse was not open for visits. Two workers were painting the exterior and working on the interior. I leaned that that the tongue-and-groove mahogany door and lock are original, dating back to 1827. I got a glimpse of some of the 27 granite steps that lead up to an 8-rung iron ladder to lantern room. The granite came by barge from nearby Port Deposit. I learned that, soon after the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1975, the 5th order Fresnel lens mysteriously disappeared and was believed to have been stolen. It is also believed that the present 5th order Fresnel lens on loan from the Coast Guard and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is actually the original Fresnel lens that disappeared in 1975.The lighthouse is open from April to October on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 PM weather permitting. Admission is free, but donations are requested. The keeper’s house across the street was also closed. It was undergoing extensive exterior restoration and roofing. That house holds a gift shop and exhibits. We spent about an hour photographing the lighthouse, watching the workers, walking in the park, and looking at the historic marker and info boards. The entire public park is wheelchair accessible on finished walkways. There are also park benches to rest on for those with limited walking capabilities. Then, we went to the adjacent Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, a small but well-done museum. If you found this review helpful, kindly click YES below

Our first visit to Havre de Grace. Learned a lot of history, ate well, stayed a fabulous B&B (Vandiver's).

This is the smallest lighthouse that I have ever seen, but it is well-preserved and it offers a nice view of the Chesapeake Bay, Susquehanna River convergence area. The upper room was hot, tight and filled with insects. I would visit again on a cool day in the Autumn.

Decided to take an afternoon trip to Concord Point Lighthouse with family in from Florida. If you plan on visiting this incredible place, look up when they let you walk up the steps into to light house. Also know that there is a wonderful promenade that wanders along the shore line for about a quarter mile with views of the Susquehana River as it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. You will find a small, yet very good eatery with fish, ice cream, etc. for your summer enjoyment.No admission costs and beautiful pictures if you have your camera. In fact, bring your camera!

We got lucky, and it was National Lighthouse Day on Thursday so we got to walk to the top of the lighthouseabout 20 steps and then 10 steps up the ladder. It was a nice view and the volunteers were very nice and helpful. Make sure to stop in the Light keepers house across the street.

This is a beautiful area to visit, The history there is very interesting. The views are beautiful and there's plenty of places to walk nice grassy area and places to sit. Quiet and peaceful. I must see if you're in the area

Set on the south shore of Havre de Grace, the Concord Pointe Light has been in service since the early part of the 19th century, providing a welcome signal to mariners. John Donahoo was a renown builder of lighthouses along the Chesapeake Bay with a distinctive style that is evident in this light. The surrounding park has been nicely developed to provide just the right setting for this sentinel that has been so well preserved. The keeper's house across the street is open at specific hours throughout the week for more insight into the life surrounding lighthouses. The narrative account of the British invasion of Havre de Grace from an island in the Bay is detailed on a marker along with a well-preserved cannon. Enjoy Concord Point and then walk the Promenade over to the Memorial Park for the full flavor of this area.

Besides the lighthouse, there's a park and museum. I only walked in the park and viewed the lighthouse. The park has benches for relaxing and taking in the bay views. It's a nice place to visit, but it looks like it gets busy on weekends. I went on a Saturday, late afternoon. Also, it looks like one can climb to the top of the lighthouse inside, but I can't comment because I only saw people doing it. If you like lighthouses and a nice view of the bay, GO.Enjoy!

Built in 1827, Concord Point Lighthouse is an excellent example of several Chesapeake Bay lighthouses built by John Donahoo. Donahoo built Concord Point, Turkey Point, Cove Point, Thomas Point, and Pooles Island lighthouses. All but Thomas Point were shaped like Concord Point. The city has done a great job with park improvements, there is a walk around the shore line, mariners museum, and the lighthouse keepers house is open to the public.