Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park One of the four museums and historic sites operated by the St. Mary's County Museum Division. The St. Mary's County Museum Division is a division of the St.

Climb the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac, see historic boats, local and maritime history in the multiple museum buildings, kayak, stroll the boardwalk and pier, learn about the WWII submarine sunk in the Potomac and more. Mary's County Department of Recreation and Parks and St. Mary's County Government. Disclaimer: https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/socialdisclaimer

We are OPEN Labor Day and all weekend, 10 am to 5pm!
09/04/2026

We are OPEN Labor Day and all weekend, 10 am to 5pm!

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Will you be enjoying the beach like these early 20th century swimm...
09/03/2026

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Will you be enjoying the beach like these early 20th century swimmers did at Piney Point?

SATURDAY: Visit one of the nation's best-preserved, one-room African American schoolhouses, Drayden African American Sch...
09/02/2026

SATURDAY: Visit one of the nation's best-preserved, one-room African American schoolhouses, Drayden African American Schoolhouse . Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information. FREE.

INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/791067263894573/791067303894569

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Less than 2 weeks! Enjoy a full day of family fun along the Potomac and at the lighthouse with live music, food, vendors...
09/01/2026

Less than 2 weeks! Enjoy a full day of family fun along the Potomac and at the lighthouse with live music, food, vendors, displays and a variety of kids and family activities. ADMISSION IS FREE FOR ALL.

INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/1671793907195738

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We love our collaboration with Social Coffeehouse for the German U-Boat U-1105 Black Panther coffee, which you can pick ...
08/31/2026

We love our collaboration with Social Coffeehouse for the German U-Boat U-1105 Black Panther coffee, which you can pick up here at any of our museum stores! While you’re at it, check out the exhibit about the sunken submarine here at Piney Point!

If you are or know anyone in the Chesapeake Bay area here in Maryland that works around blue crabs, conservation or Ches...
08/29/2026

If you are or know anyone in the Chesapeake Bay area here in Maryland that works around blue crabs, conservation or Chesapeake Bay management, please consider signing up here to take part in a short game & interview. Participants will be given $20 for taking part.

SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/CBe5Hm5YHywBqmB79

This survey is part of the process for a PhD student's research into the subject, and the museums have been pleased to assist with this work!

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Referred to as the “Navy Blue Collection”, this reproduction of United States Lighthouse Service logo dinnerware is made...
08/27/2026

Referred to as the “Navy Blue Collection”, this reproduction of United States Lighthouse Service logo dinnerware is made to military specifications. It is made of restaurant grade china similar to that used in ships, hotels, and elsewhere.

Want to keep up to date on all the things happening here at Piney Point and all the St. Mary's County Museum Division si...
08/26/2026

Want to keep up to date on all the things happening here at Piney Point and all the St. Mary's County Museum Division sites? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and you'll get it all right to your inbox.

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Address

44720 Lighthouse Road
Piney Point, MD
20674

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(301) 994-1471

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