The Friends Of Concord Point Lighthouse Incorporated

What The Friends Of Concord Point Lighthouse Incorporated does

The Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse, Inc. is a 501(c)-3 non-profit organization founded in June 1979 in Havre de Grace, Maryland, dedicated to preserving the historic Concord Point Lighthouse (built 1827) and the adjoining Keeper's House. The lighthouse itself was constructed by John Donahoo with local Port Deposit granite, automated in 1920, and decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1975 before being deeded to the City of Havre de Grace in 1977. The organization took stewardship rights in 1979, subsequently restored the lighthouse (1981) and the Keeper's House to its 1884 appearance, and re-illuminated the tower with a replacement 5th Order Fresnel Lens on loan from the U.S. Coast Guard since 1983.

The organization's product portfolio centers on heritage tourism and commemorative merchandise. Core offerings include free self-guided tours during seasonal weekend operating hours (April through October), private guided tours priced $25-$100 by group size, the Keeper's House Museum and on-site Gift Shop (open Saturday 10am-2pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm), and an online gift shop with nationwide shipping. Supplementary revenue streams include Legacy Pathway Bricks ($125 full-size / $25 miniature), wedding and event venue rentals at $500 per 2-hour slot, annual memberships, and special-event fundraisers such as St. Patrick's Day and National Lighthouse Day celebrations.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit model combining donations and grants with earned revenue. Public-sector support flows from the City of Havre de Grace, Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland Heritage Area Authority, Harford County Tourism Partnership, Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway, and (historically) Harford County. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on the website (concordpointlighthouse.org), Facebook, Instagram, an email newsletter, and seasonal events to drive visitor traffic and donor engagement. The organization is governed by an 11-member board led by President Amy Rosenkrans, PhD, Vice President Bob Murphy, Secretary Carole Ward Hawkins, Treasurer Christina Bracknell, and Executive Director Kevin A. Wisniewski.

Name

The Friends Of Concord Point Lighthouse Incorporated

Legal name

Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse, Inc.

Website

https://concordpointlighthouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse, Inc. is a 501(c)-3 nonprofit that preserves and operates Maryland's second-oldest lighthouse (built 1827) and the restored Keeper's House in Havre de Grace, generating revenue through seasonal public tours, private group tours, gift shop sales, legacy commemorative bricks, wedding venue rentals, memberships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Tourism and Historic Preservation

NAICS

Historical Sites (71212), Museums (71211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation (BPAGAHAE)

Keywords

• Historic preservation
• Lighthouse tours
• Heritage tourism
• Community museum
• Nonprofit fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Havre De Grace

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting preservation and programming efforts.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership supporting the organization's mission year-round.
3. Gift Shop Sales: Sale of lighthouse-inspired gifts, merchandise, and souvenirs. Items available for local pick-up and nationwide shipping.
4. Legacy Pathway Bricks: Commemorative brick sales for walkway personalization. Each 4x8 inch brick is $125 with $75 tax-deductible. Miniature replica bricks available for $25.
5. Tour Fees: Free public tours during operating hours; private tours priced by group size (1-2 people: $25, 3-4: $50, 5-6: $75, 7-10: $100).
6. Event Venue Rental: Wedding ceremonies and special event rentals on lighthouse grounds. $500 tax-deductible donation for 2-hour events.
7. Annual Fundraisers: Special events such as St. Patrick's Day fundraiser and National Lighthouse Day celebrations that generate revenue and awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The organization preserves and operates the historic 1827 Concord Point Lighthouse and adjacent Keeper's House Museum in Havre de Grace, Maryland, providing public and private lighthouse tours, a seasonal gift shop, commemorative Legacy Pathway Bricks, and event venue rentals for weddings and ceremonies. Revenue is generated through donations, memberships, retail sales, private tour fees, and event rental donations.

Product overview

The Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse operates a heritage tourism and preservation organization offering a portfolio of visitor experiences and commemorative products. The core offerings center on free and private tours of Concord Point Lighthouse (Maryland's oldest publicly accessible lighthouse, built 1827) and the Keeper's House Museum (restored to its 1884 version). Supplementary offerings include an online gift shop, Legacy Pathway Bricks for commemorations, and event venue rentals for ceremonies on the lighthouse grounds. The organization also provides volunteer and membership programs for community involvement in preservation efforts.

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Products and services

• Concord Point Lighthouse Tours Guided and self-guided tours of the historic Concord Point Lighthouse, including climbing the 36-foot tower to the lantern room with its 5th Order Fresnel Lens. Tours are free during seasonal operating hours (April–October weekends) and private tours are available for booking at tiered group sizes.
• Keeper's House Museum & Gift Shop A combined museum and retail space housed in the restored 1884-version Keeper's Dwelling, featuring exhibits on lighthouse history and a gift shop selling lighthouse-inspired merchandise and Havre de Grace souvenirs. Open seasonally Saturday 10am–2pm and Sunday 1pm–5pm.
• Online Gift Shop E-commerce platform offering lighthouse-themed gifts, merchandise, and local Havre de Grace souvenirs with free local pick-up and nationwide shipping options.
• Legacy Pathway Bricks Commemorative personalized bricks placed on the Legacy Pathway walkway leading from the lighthouse. Available in full-size 4\"x8\" ($125, with $75 tax-deductible) and miniature replica ($25) versions with up to 12 characters per line.
• Event Venue Rental Private rental of lighthouse grounds for wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, engagements, memorial services, and special events. Offered in time slots on Saturdays and Sundays April–October, with a requested $500 tax-deductible donation per 2-hour event including 1-hour setup and 1-hour teardown.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lighthouse fully restored and operational with original 5th Order Fresnel Lens illuminating nightly
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State of MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988State acquired the Keeper's property in 1988 and transferred it to the City. The Maryland Historical Trust provided grants for all phases of restoration. The State continues to support through heritage area authority programs.
• City of Havre de GracecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977The lighthouse was deeded to the City of Havre de Grace in 1977. The City provides ongoing funding through tourism grants and maintains the light as a condition of the deed transfer. The Friends took stewardship rights in 1979.
• Harford County Tourism PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides tourism partnership grants to support the organization's preservation and programming efforts.
• Lower Susquehanna Heritage GreenwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional heritage tourism partner that promotes Concord Point Lighthouse as a destination within the heritage corridor.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Historic Annapolis: Maryland-based 501(c)-3 preservation nonprofit operating historic house museums, tours, and educational programs. Direct peer in nonprofit historic site operations and preservation-driven visitor experience model.
• U.S. Lighthouse Society: Member-supported nonprofit focused on lighthouse history, preservation, and education, with a national footprint. Comparable to Concord Point Lighthouse in advocacy, member programs, and historical content.
• National Lighthouse Museum: Lighthouse-focused museum on Staten Island, NY preserving lighthouse heritage and offering exhibits, tours, and educational programming. Direct analog as a lighthouse-specific museum operator.
• American Lighthouse Foundation: National 501(c)-3 nonprofit dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and education of historic lighthouses across the U.S. Closest direct peer in mission, operating model, and visitor/tour programming.
• Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum: Historic 1796 lighthouse operated as a museum with tours, gift shop, and event programming by a preservation nonprofit. Highly comparable operating model and revenue mix to Concord Point.
• Sandy Hook Lighthouse (NPS / Keepers Society): Oldest surviving lighthouse in the U.S. with active visitor tours, museum programming, and a friends-of support group. Closely analogous in operating model (volunteer + tours + gift shop) at a single historic lighthouse site.

Regional players

• Maryland Center for History and Culture: State-level historical society and museum in Maryland collecting and interpreting Maryland history. Comparable as a Maryland-focused heritage nonprofit with museum operations, though broader in scope than a single site.
• Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Local maritime museum in Havre de Grace focused on Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay history. Same geography and visitor base, complementary rather than direct lighthouse competition.
• Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: Regional maritime heritage museum on the Chesapeake Bay with exhibits, tours, and educational programming. Overlaps in target audience and Chesapeake Bay heritage theme, though it covers broader maritime history rather than lighthouses specifically.

Broad incumbents

• National Trust for Historic Preservation: Large national nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation across property types. Comparable in mission and grant-making role, but operates at a national scale rather than as a single-site operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ConcordPointLightHouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/concordpointlighthouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concord-point-light-house

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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