Lighthouses in
Presque Isle, Michigan

Home of the Presque Isle Township Museum Society

Preserving Our Maritime History

Welcome!

Learn about Presque Isle's rich maritime history as you explore our two lighthouses, range lights, and museums . . . 

We are now open for the 2024 season, we look forward to welcoming you--our visitors, Museum Society members, and loyal volunteers--for another exciting season. We have many events and activities planned and you can check them out on our Events page for the most up-to-date information. To plan your visit, see our hours and directions.

Interested in learning more about the PITMS and our community-oriented activities? Take a few moments to read the 2023 Annual Report of the Presque Isle Township Museum Society.

You can also read our most recent PITMS Newsletter here.

For lighthouse lovers, Presque Isle is a must-see stop in Northern Michigan. Our 1870 Lighthouse is the tallest light on the Great Lakes that the public may climb. Our 1840 Lighthouse is one of the oldest lights on the Great Lakes. And our 1870 Harbor Range Light honors the small, dedicated group of women who were appointed keepers in a profession dominated by men. The beautifully restored 1905 Keeper’s House serves as a museum highlighting local history and the lives of lighthouse keepers and their families.

Easy to find! Hard to leave!

New Presque Isle Lighthouse

Juror's 1st place

Holiday Lights - New Presque Isle Lighthouse

Katie Amman

Presque Isle Lighthouses Photo Contest 


Winners Announced!!

The winning photos can be viewed in our Gallery


Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who entered the contest!


New Presque Isle Lighthouse Division

Juror’s Awards

1st place: Holiday Lights - New Presque Isle Lighthouse, Katie Amman

2nd place: High and Mighty, Kae Gregory

3rd place: Beacon of Hope, Mary Lightner

People’s Choice: Beacon Beyond the Trees, Heidi Gaasch


Old Presque Isle Lighthouse Division

Juror’s Awards

1st place: The Anchored Light, Katherine Oliver

2nd place: Winter Bluebird Sky, Kathy Gustafson

3rd place: Summer Breeze, Katherine Oliver

People’s Choice: Summer Breeze, Katherine Oliver


Thank you to our judges: Bev Wolf, Eugene Cambre, Joni Rogers, and Kim Kleber.

Presque Isle Happenings Calendar

Are you a local looking for events sponsored by Presque Isle community groups or a visitor looking for fun events during your vacation in Presque Isle?  Visit the Presque Isle Happenings calendar for all the fun and exciting events in Presque Isle!

 Preserving our Lighthouses


The Lighthouses of Presque Isle guided the mariners of the past and they continue to inspire us in our own day. So many feel a deep connection to these iconic monuments—they are a legacy that we celebrate locally, and it is our joy to share them with visitors from near and far.

In 2018, Presque Isle Township Museum Society (PITMS) & Presque Isle Township established the Presque Isle Lighthouses Restoration Fund. Administered by the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM), the fund supports the Township’s efforts to restore and preserve the Old and New Lighthouses and related buildings. Lighthouse Restoration Fund donations are accepted throughout the year, not just on GivingTuesday. We encourage you to make a donation to the Lighthouses Restoration Fund by going to Presque Isle Lighthouses Restoration Fund. or mailing your check to PITMS, PO Box 208, Presque Isle, MI 49777 

Contact Us

Presque Isle Township Museum Society

4500 East Grand Lake Road
PO Box 208
Presque Isle, MI 49777

Phone: 989.787.0814 (leave a message or send a  text)
Email: pilighthouses@gmail.com

Presque Isle Township
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse Gift Shop
Gift Shop: 989.595.9917
Township Hall: 989.595.2752

New Presque Isle Lighthouse Gift Shop
Gift Shop: 989.595.9917
Township Hall: 989.595.2752

Group and tour reservations: adminassistant@presqueisletwp.org

Facility and grounds rentals: 989.595.2752 or adminassistant@presqueisletwp.org

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