The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
In the 1960s, the Fresnel lens was replaced by aviation beacon-type white and red lights, which beam their warning to ships more than 20 miles offshore. After being tended by 22 keepers since 1851, the lighthouse became automated in 1980 and the last personnel left in 1982. (Photo: A Fourth Order Fresnel Lens, similar to the one originally installed in the tower, is on display in the lighthouse.)
(Photo: The current Marine Rotating Beacons equipped with a 12 volt/75 watt lamp/bulb at the top of the tower lacks the romance of the Fresnel lens but is much more efficient.)
(Photo: Care has been taken to decorate the inside of the lighthouse, including the parlor shown here, in a 1930’s style, when electricity first arrived at the lighthouse.)
Parking- Please NOTE that the parking lot is small and there is one-way traffic going in and out of the grounds. Large RVs/campers have GREAT difficulty turning around. Hours & Admission- The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and museum complex is open from mid-June to early October. The 2023 opening date is Sunday, June 18th. June, September and October hours are 12-5 PM. July and August hours are 10 AM-5 PM, Monday - Saturday and 12-5 PM on Sunday. Admission $8.00. Children under 16 and KCHS members free. Location- The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Complex is located on Lighthouse Drive, not far from the swimming beach along M26 in Eagle Harbor. GPS: N 47 27.582 W 88 09.558, Decimal Degrees: 47.459705, -88.159300 Related Links- |
3/24/23 This will allow us to rehabilitate the tower of the lighthouse, replace deteriorated brick and repair damaged plaster. Keeping a lighthouse has always been a lot about maintenance! Our volunteers continue the tradition by volunteering skills, labor and loving care. This Grant requires matching funds, so every member is helping to save this historic treasure with their dues.
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