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The Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historic Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper's House in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Our members and volunteers have been "keeping the light" for thirty years. Contact us at 410-939-3213 or concordpointlighthouse@verizon.net.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

War of 1812 Commemorative Weekend

Ft. McHenry Fife and Drum Corp

The British capture our hero, John ONeill!

British formation

Setting up the battery

Take that, Brits!



Matilda O'Neill (played by Laurel Yau) telling her story

The British encampment on the Keeper's House grounds

 
Fireworks by the lighthouse!
 

The British once again invaded Havre de Grace! 

May 3, 4 and 5, 2013

It was a great weekend throughout the city and things were busy here at the Lighthouse and Keeper's House!
From cannons firing to concerts and fireworks, the Lighthouse presided over it all.
Perhaps the British will come again next year!

Photos by Helen Cayer