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 . . .
After a delightful 2024 season, the Old and New Presque Isle Lighthouses and the 1905 Keeper’s House are now closed for the winter. Please remember that, while the buildings are closed, the New Lighthouse Park is open year round. Weather permitting, you can still enjoy the trails and the opportunity to witness our stunning sunrises and sunsets over the waters of Lake Huron and North Bay. For your convenience, there is a porta-potty next to Garrity Hall at the New Lighthouse Park and a vault toilet in the DNR parking lot immediately north of the Harbor for visitors to the Old Lighthouse. We do ask that you keep our park clean by taking all trash and debris with you when you leave.
Interested in learning more about the PITMS and our community-oriented activities? Take a few moments to read the 2024 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!
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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