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.
Lighthouse Family Day
Saturday, August 3 @ 10:00 am - Noon
New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park
Kids Climb Free from 10 am — Noon
Climb Rules: Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and meet the 42-inch height requirement. Kids free climbs are funded by the Presque Isle Township Museum Society.
Games
Activities
Story Corner
Crafts
Scavenger Hunt
Story Walk—The Lighthouse Keeper’s Catastrophe by Friends of Grand Lake Library
Toss Your Cookies From the Tower by Township Parks & Rec Committee
Refreshments
Presque Isle Lighthouses Photo Contest
May 24, 2024 – September 2, 2024
Welcome all photographers, regardless of skill level or experience!
Celebrate the beauty and history of our beautiful historic lighthouses! Submit your best photos of the Presque Isle lighthouses in the Presque Isle Township Museum Society's annual photo contest.
Photos will be accepted: May 24, 2024 @ 12:01 am – September 2, 2024 @ 11:59pm
People’s Choice Award Online Voting on Facebook: September 5-10
Winners Announced: September 13 - 16
Submit photos to photocontest@presqueislelighthouses.org
Contest Rules
Each photo submitted MUST include the following information:
photographer's name;
title of the photo; and
year the photo was taken.
Minimum of 1200 pixels wide (but the bigger, the better!).
Maximum of three (3) photos of each lighthouse.
All submitted photographs shall accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been substantially altered will not be accepted, including the combination of two or more photos (composite photos); the addition, duplication, deletion, or moving of objects in the photos; or the use of artistic digital filters and effects. Examples of artistic filters and effects are watercolor, neon glow, posterizing, stained glass, and others which do not show the scene as it occurred when the photo was taken.
We will assume that, in submitting a photo, you are the photographer and own the right to publish it (including permission/model release for anyone identifiably pictured).
By submitting a photo, you are giving the Museum Society permission to use the photo for non-commercial purposes, such as on their website, on social media, and in other Presque Isle Township Museum Society not-for-profit publications. We will provide credit to photographers whenever any of the photos are used.
Respect privacy and private residences when photographing.
Photos that are submitted without identifying information (photographer, title/subject, date) will not be considered.
Members of the PITMS Board of Directors and their families are excluded from participating.
Awards
People’s Choice Award
Old PI Lighthouse
New PI Lighthouse
Juror’s Awards
New Lighthouse
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Old Lighthouse
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Winning photos for Juried 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and People’s Choice award in each category will be featured on the PITMS website and social media.
Past winning photos may be viewed 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!
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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