Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse Events

The existing light tower and keeper’s dwelling were built in 1857 and today have 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 lifesaving station, the first on the Great Lakes, was built in 1875 and was credited with over 200 rescues before closing in 1937.

2018 Lighthouse Schedule

**The Museum is open every day from 10:00am until dusk starting with Memorial Day weekend and
closing October 14th (There is no admission charge. Donations are greatly appreciated).

**Gift Shop will be open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm

April 28 – Director’s Meeting

May 1 – Lighthouse Park Opens

May 19 – Bi-Annual (Open to all) Meeting at the Lighthouse Museum – 10:00am

Work Projects to prepare the Museum for opening (Pot-Luck Lunch will be served for volunteer workers)

May 26 -Museum opens for the season

Gift Shop opens – 10:00am to 5:00pm

Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

May 27 – Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

June 9 – Wedding at the Lighthouse 4:00 pm

July 4 – Gift Shop is open – 10:00am to 5:00pm

July 7 – Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

July 8 – Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

July 14 – Wedding at the Lighthouse 1:00 pm

July 21 – Director’s Meeting at the Lighthouse Museum – 10:00am

July 21 – Wedding at the Lighthouse 11:00 am

August 4 – PABLS annual Heritage Day Festival – 10:00am to 4:30pm

August 18 – Wedding at the Lighthouse

Sept. 1 – Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sept. 2 – Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sept. 15 – Bi-Annual (Open to all) Meeting at the Lighthouse – 10:00am

Sept. 29 – Huron County History Weekend

Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sept. 30 – Tower is open for climbing – 10:00am to 5:00pm

For additional information call (989) 428-3035 or email Pointeauxbarqueslighthousesociety.org

Tours, Groups and Weddings will be posted when booked