A Rich Maritime Heritage...
Michigan has more than 120 lighthouses—more than any other state. Many are on the mainland; some stand lonely vigil offshore; others dot our islands. Having helped mariners navigate dangerous shoals and find safe harbors for decades, lighthouses themselves are now in danger.
The sheer number of these structures leaving federal jurisdiction has created a crisis, prompting the National Trust for Historic Preservation to name Michigan’s Historic Lighthouses to its list of America’s most endangered places. Michigan’s lighthouses have become the state’s most identifiable icon, gracing tourism guides, welcome centers, city logos and countless marquees, billboards, business cards and storefronts. Rescuing these historic facilities and maintaining them on behalf of the public for generations to come has emerged as one of Michigan’s most popular endeavors. To facilitate this grand yet popular undertaking, the Michigan Lighthouse Fund was created.
The Michigan Lighthouse Fund is a 501c3 organization established to
assist local stewards and create a statewide funding source for
lighthouse restoration.
Established
in 1998, the fund is working to create a substantial financial reserve
which can generate grants and loans for these silent sentinels
to get the help
they need.
Lighthouse Facts
Michigan's historic lighthouses are some of america's most endangered places.
The Michigan Lighthouse fund was created to help.
