Lighthouses Managed
Michigan’s historic lighthouses have guided generations of sailors through fog, storms, and shifting currents. Today, they need our help to withstand time and the elements. Your donation keeps these iconic beacons shining, ensuring their stories and strength continue to inspire for generations to come.
Muskegon South Breakwater Light
Built in 1930 as a square pyramidal steel tower
Located at the end of the south breakwater
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Guides ships with USCG Light and Fog Horn
Your support helps preserve this remarkable structure and protect it from the forces of nature that threaten to erode its legacy. Every contribution fuels restoration work that keeps this piece of Michigan’s maritime history standing strong.
Muskegon South Pierhead Light
USCG navigational aid
Built in 1903 as a 48-foot steel tower
Built in 1903 as a 48-foot steel tower
Replaced original 1870 brick lighthouse with wooden tower
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Your donation helps fund the essential maintenance needed to protect this beacon from harsh Lake Michigan winds and waves. With your help, the Pierhead Light will continue to stand tall as a proud guardian of the shoreline.
Alpena Breakwater Lighthouse
The only design light this in the entire country
Built in 1914, a square based, steel-framed pyramidal tower
Built in 1914, a square based, steel-framed pyramidal tower
Stands 44 feet above the entrance to Thunder Bay River
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1989
Though the interior is not currently open for tours, the lighthouse can be admired from several points along the Alpena waterfront and breakwater. Your donation helps preserve this rare structure and ensures its light continues to shine as a tribute to Michigan’s Great Lakes heritage.
