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The existing light tower and keeper's dwelling were built in 1857 and today has been completely restored by the Society and the Huron County Road Commission. The Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse is the oldest continuous operating light on the Great Lakes, having survived the fire of 1881, the storm of 1913 and the Armistice Day storm of 1937. Our light still shines brightly over Lake Huron for ships and Mariners to this day. The Life Saving station, the 1st. on the Great Lakes, built in 1875 was credited with over 200 rescues before closing in 1937.The Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Society is a non profit that has been granted permanent 501c3 status.
For information regarding joining the Society click on Membership.
Membership Application (click)
| 2013 SOCIETY SCHEDULE | |
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Jan 19 April 13 May 18 May 25 May 26 |
Director's Meeting Director's Meeting Member/Directors Meeting at the Lighthouse Tower Open 10 AM - 4 PM Tower Open 11 AM - 5 PM |
| May 27 | Memorial Day Service @ Museum - 11:00 |
| July 4 | Gift Shop wil be open |
| July 6 | Tower Open for climbing - 10:00/4:00 |
| July 7 | Tower Climb 11 AM - 5 PM |
| July 13 | Director's Meeting |
| Aug 3 |
Heritage Day Festival 10AM - 4:30PM Silent Auction & Dinner under the Beacon 6PM |
| Aug 31 | Tower Open 10 AM - 4 PM |
| Sept 1 | Tower open 11 AM - 5 PM |
| Sept 2 | Gift shop open |
| Sept 21 | Members/Director's Meeting |
| Sept 28 | Huron County History Crawl - Tower open 10 AM - 4 PM |
| Sept 29 |
Huron County History Crawl - Tower open 11 AM - 5 PM |
| Oct 13 | Gift Shop Closes |
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Oct 15 Nov 16 |
Keeper's Museum closes Director's meeting |
For additional information click President.