2023 Events
After a delightful season of welcoming our visitors, Museum Society members, and loyal volunteers, the Old and New Presque Isle Lighthouses and the 1905 Keeper’s House are now closed for the season. Please remember that, while the buildings are closed, the New Lighthouse Park is open all season. 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. We do ask that you keep our park clean by taking all trash and debris with you when you leave.
When we open for the 2023 season (around the Memorial Day weekend), we will look forward to welcoming you--our visitors, Museum Society members, and loyal volunteers--for another exciting season. There will be many events and activities, check back often for the most up-to-date information. And to plan your visit, see our hours and directions.
Protection by Elisa Schulz
Second Place Juror’s Award, 2022 Presque Isle Lighthouses Photo Contest
Adopt-A-Highway
Saturday, July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Help us keep Presque Isle beautiful and clean!
We’ll be doing a roadside cleanup of E. Grand Lake Rd. from Rt 638 to the New Lighthouse Park. Meet in the parking lot at Presque Isle Harbor Marina.
Annual Meeting of the Presque Isle Township Museum Society
Saturday, August 5
More information to be posted in July.
August 4 - 6, 2023
Schedule and Tickets are available HERE
There will be a craft fair at the New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park on Saturday, August 5. We are looking for vendors for the craft fair. There is no charge for booths. If interested email Sherry Milstein at maritime.market@presqueislelighthouses.org.
Friday, August 4
NOAA’s GREAT LAKES MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER
500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, Michigan
6:30 pm
Drinks and Hors d'Oevures
Guest Speaker - Jeff Shook, "Lil Red"
Entertainer - Dan Hall, Maritime Musician
Presentation - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Saturday, August 5
NEW PRESQUE ISLE LIGHTHOUSE PARK
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Mari-Time Market
NEW PRESQUE ISLE LIGHTHOUSE PARK: GARRITY HALL
Guest Speakers
10:00 AM
Brian Lijewski, Architect Specialist, S.H.P.O.
Topic - Grants for Lighthouses and Historical Places
11:15 AM
Ginger Schultz, Manager - Mission Point Lighthouses
Topic - How to be a Lighthouse Keeper
1:00 PM
Patricia Majher, Author - Ladies of the Lights
NOAA’s GREAT LAKES MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER
500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, Michigan
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Guest Speaker - Augustin Fresnel
6:00 PM
Lighthouse Cruise on the glass bottom boat Lady Michigan
5:45 PM Board the Lady Michigan
6:00 PM Depart on Lady Michigan
Sunday, August 6
NOAA’s GREAT LAKES MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER
500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, Michigan
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Fare Sailings Brunch
Meet and Say "Farewell" to Your Lighthouse (New & Old) Friends!
Adopt-A-Beach
Saturday, September 16 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Help us keep Presque Isle beautiful and clean!
The Museum Society is participating in the Adopt-a-Beach program sponsored by the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Every year, thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers come together to keep our Great Lakes beaches clean. Check in at Garrity Hall at New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park.
Presque Isle Community Events and Historical Dates Calendar
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