2011 Ride Highlights

Please join us on a beautiful tour of Havre de Grace, Maryland as we ride through beautiful rolling hills and scenery. Some of the highlights you will see:

Concord Point Light & Keeper’s House
website: www.concordpointlighthouse.org

Built in 1827, Concord Point is the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in the state of Maryland. It affords a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay. Across the street visit the newly restored Keeper’s House which offers a glimpse into the interesting story of Lighthouse Keeper John O’Neil, as well as the history of Havre de Grace’s best known landmark. Special tours & weddings may be scheduled by calling 410-939-0768. Apr-Oct; 1-5PM, Sat & Sun (closed holidays)
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
website: www.decoymuseum.com

The museum celebrates the unique American folk art of decoy carving, the heritage of HdG and the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Tours, demonstrations, lectures, and special events take place year round. Open 7 days, 11AM-4PM, closed major holidays
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
website: www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org

Situated where the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay, this museum tells the story of this region’s rich maritime heritage through educational exhibits, monthly lectures, and programs like the Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders School and the Susquehanna Flats Environmental Center. Sep-May: Open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 10AM-5PM; Jun-Aug: Open 7 days; Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders School: Open Tue 6-9:30PM. $3 adults; $2 seniors & students; children under 8 free. Guided Tours $4 per person; available by appointment. Facilities rental available – call for a fee schedule.

Skipjack Martha Lewis
website: www.skipjackmarthalewis.org

The Skipjack Martha Lewis is one of the last remaining working dredge boats that make up the Chesapeake Bay oyster fleet. The Skipjack provides educational and themed sailing excursions for adults, children & families. Offering public sightseeing cruises June-October: Thurs, Sat, & Sun 1:30pm and 3:00pm
Susquehanna Museum of HdG Lock House
website: thelockhousemuseum.org/

Tells the story of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal and the history of HdG and its environment. Group tours by appointment. Tours include the Lock Tender’s house (c.1840), Outlet Lock, Pivot Bridge and Gift Shop. $ Year Round Thursday thru Monday, 1-5pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)