Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse has served as a point in the storm and guiding beacon on the Straits of Mackinac for more than 130 years. On National Lighthouse Day, August 7, join the interpretive staff of Old Mackinac Point for games, tours, and more, as the ‘Castle on the Straits’ is celebrated.
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse will be open 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with special tours and programs throughout the day. Highlights include special walking tours and programs at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., yard games and lemonade at 12:00 p.m., and a special “Archaeology at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse” program at 2:00 p.m. See below for a full list of events. All special programs are included with regular Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse admission.
Support for many Mackinac State Historic Parks programs comes from Mackinac Associates, friends preserving and sharing Mackinac’s heritage. More information can be found at mackinacparks.com.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, AUGUST 7
9:00 a.m. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Open for the Day
9:30 a.m. Tower Tour**
10:00 a.m. Fog Signal Demonstration
10:30 a.m. Tower Tour**
11:00 a.m. Tower Tour** and Life at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour
11:30 a.m. Tower Tour**
12:00 p.m. Lemonade and Yard Games
1:00 p.m. Tower Tour** and Inspecting a Lighthouse Program
1:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
2:00 p.m. Archaeology at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Program
2:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
3:00 p.m. Tower Tour** and Lighthouses of the Straits Tour
3:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
4:00 p.m. Fog Signal Demonstration
4:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
5:00 p.m. Tower Tour**
5:30 p.m. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Closed for the Evening
**Tower Tours provided on a first come, first served basis, and are not guaranteed with admission. Rules apply. Inquire at the Fog Signal Building Museum Store upon arrival.
