Event Date:
October 9th - October 12th, 2014
The Annual Lighthouse Festival is a four day event that provides activities for the young and old including lighthouse tours (aerial, boat or personal vehicle), entertainment, and vendors. The festival boasts over 100 maritime related vendors including lighthouse preservation groups, artists, authors and more.
Info provided by: lighthousefestival.org
Event Date:
August 2nd, 2014
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse Heritage Festival. The festival will be held Saturday, August 2nd, from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Entertainment will be provided by Lee Murdock and Annie and Rod Capps. Lee draws heavily on archives of authentic sailing songs collected in the early 20th century and housed at the University of Michigan. Annie and Rod have earned praise for both their songwriting and musicianship, with two albums topping the Folk-DJ charts and several Detroit Music Award nominations.
The Lighthouse tower will be open to climb throughout the Festival ($2.00 per person; you must be 4 feet tall to climb – no flip-flops, please). The Festival Cafe will be offering hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, ice cream, and roasted corn. Story teller Annette Goldkette will entertain, as will a group of Civil War re-enactors. The raffle prizes this year were created by Quilting-by-Janice based on designs by famed shipwreck explorer and maritime artist Robert McGreevy. First prize is a Queen-sized bedspread valued at $1,200. Second is a wall hanging and third is a table runner. The prizes are pictured below. Raffle tickets are $5.00 and are available by calling 989-428-3035. Credit cards are accepted. Subject to availability, tickets will also be available at the Festival.
A silent auction will be conducted the day of the Festival; bidding will close immediately before our traditional buffet dinner in the "big" tent. Refreshments will begin at 5:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm, and our speaker at 7:00 pm. This year’s speaker is Robert McGreevy, who will tell us about the "Mystery of the Keystone State." Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling 989-428-3035.
Info provided by: www.pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org
Event Date:
October 11th, 2014
The Fourth Annual Whitefish Point - Run for the Light. All Proceeds will benefit ongoing restoration of the Whitefish Point Lighthouse. Run For The Light Registration. Or download a GLSHS PDF Registration Form. Fill out the form and mail it back to us.
Registration: Shipwreck Museum or online at Active.com. Race Packets may be picked up Friday, October 10, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 7-8 a.m.
Fees: $20, $25 September 28 through Race Day 8 a.m., $15 GLSHS Members
* All participants will receive a Whitefish Point Run for the Light Race Souvenir with Race Packet.
** Course: Chip Timing, Flat Paved Roadway. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes!
For more information about this event, please call the Shipwreck Society office at 906-635-1742.
Info provided by: www.shipwreckmuseum.com
Event Date:
September 12th, 2014
The Great War on the Great Lakes at 7pm on September 12th. Bruce Lynn, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, will guide museum guests through the "Great War" on the Lakes. Unexpected happenings, such as French shipwrecks on Lake Superior and German spies at Whitefish Point will be highlighted!
Speaker Series events are free for Society Members, and $5.00 donation for the general public. For more information about this event, please call the Shipwreck Society office at 906-635-1742.
Info provided by: www.shipwreckmuseum.com
Event Date:
July 18th, 2014
At 7pm on July 18th, Mike LeButt, Great Lakes maritime historian, will present the pivotal role the Great Lakes played during the second world war as America became the "Arsenal of Democracy."
Speaker Series events are free for Society Members, and $5.00 donation for the general public. For more information about this event, please call the Shipwreck Society office at 906-635-1742.
Info provided by: www.shipwreckmuseum.com