Each year the Turkey Point Light Station holds a photo contest of pictures of the lighthouse. The current year (2023) is shown on this page.  Past years can be accessed on the bottom of this page.

The rules for the Turkey Point Light Station contest for 2023 are:

1. The photo must include the Turkey Point Lighthouse.

2. The photo must be taken in 2023.

Note: Drone photos are welcome to be submitted.

Photos may be submitted by email to TPLS@tpls.org before the end of 15 November 2023. Please include the full name of the photographer, email address and something about the photo.

The TPLS society members will select the top three (3) photos by the last day in November.  The awardees will receive an email announcing the award and initiate coordination for the delivery of the certificates. The Maryland Park Service and TPLS Inc. have publishing rights to all submitted photos.

Submitted photos are listed below in no specific order.            

 

Photo by Rick Ewing, taken on 18 January.

Photo taken by Peg O'Donnell, taken on February 4th during the "Winter Nights, Cecil Lights", guided tour.

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To view the photos for 2022 select: 2022 Pictures

To view the photos for 2021 select: 2021 Pictures

To view the photos for 2020 select: 2020 Pictures

To view the photos for 2017 select: 2017 Pictures

To view the photos for 2016 select: 2016 Pictures

To view the photos for 2015 select: 2015 Pictures

To view the photos for 2014 select: 2014 Pictures

To view the photos for 2013 select: 2013 Pictures

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