Presque Isle Township Museum Society

Presque Isle Township Museum Society We tell the story of the 1840 and 1870 lighthouses, Presque Isle Township's rich maritime history, a

🍂 Fall is in the air, and October is packed with awesome events in Presque Isle! 🎃✨ Autumn Lights Festival 📅 Saturday, O...
09/30/2026

🍂 Fall is in the air, and October is packed with awesome events in Presque Isle! 🎃

✨ Autumn Lights Festival 📅 Saturday, October 10 | 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park

🎃 Old Presque Isle Lighthouse Pumpkin Stroll 📅 Saturday, October 10 | 🕒 Dusk – 10:00 PM 📍 Old Presque Isle Lighthouse

🍬 Trunk or Treat 📅 Saturday, October 31 | 🕒 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 PIHA Clubhouse Parking Lot

Events are posted on the Presque Isle Happenings calendar: https://www.presqueislelighthouses.org/visit/presque-isle-happenings-calendar

Autumn foliage paired with coastal history is hard to beat!We ❤ our lighthouses in every season, but there’s something e...
09/29/2026

Autumn foliage paired with coastal history is hard to beat!

We ❤ our lighthouses in every season, but there’s something extra special about this fall view of the New Presque Isle Lighthouse and 1905 Keeper's House, captured by Tim Kennedy. 📸✨

What’s your favorite season to visit Presque Isle Lighthouses?

That’s a wrap on our Annual Photo Contest! 📸✨This is truly one of our favorite highlights of the year, and we couldn't d...
09/27/2026

That’s a wrap on our Annual Photo Contest! 📸✨

This is truly one of our favorite highlights of the year, and we couldn't do it without you. A massive thank you to everyone who submitted photos, voted, and shared their love for our lighthouses!

Want to take a walk down memory lane? Check out all the winning photos from the past six contests: https://www.presqueislelighthouses.org/gallery/photo-contests

Drum roll, please!The Jurors’ First Place Award for the New Lighthouse goes to Kathy Gustafson for her photo titled “Sun...
09/25/2026

Drum roll, please!
The Jurors’ First Place Award for the New Lighthouse goes to Kathy Gustafson for her photo titled “Sunset Glow” that was taken in May 2024. Congratulations (again), Kathy!! 🎉👏

Kathy also won Old Lighthouse Division 2nd place with her photo “Winter Bluebird Sky” in our 2024 Contest.

If you love live music and lighthouses- join our friends at 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, just north of Rogers City, tomorro...
09/25/2026

If you love live music and lighthouses- join our friends at 40 Mile Point Lighthouse, just north of Rogers City, tomorrow night, September 26, from 6 pm – 8 pm. 🎼🎶

7323 U.S. 23 North, Rogers City, MI, United States, 49779

Envelope please!The Jurors’ First Place Award for the Old Lighthouse goes to Ann Drennan for her photo titled “Keeper of...
09/25/2026

Envelope please!
The Jurors’ First Place Award for the Old Lighthouse goes to Ann Drennan for her photo titled “Keeper of the Past” that was taken in July 2026. Congratulations, Ann!! 🎉👏

Judges' comments: The contrast between the crisp, sunlit white brickwork and the brilliant cobalt sky create an instantly compelling scene of the lighthouse and keeper's cottage. 📸

🎉 Big round of applause for Kathy Gustafson! 🎉She took home 2nd place in the Jurors' Award (New Lighthouse Division) for...
09/24/2026

🎉 Big round of applause for Kathy Gustafson! 🎉

She took home 2nd place in the Jurors' Award (New Lighthouse Division) for her October 2025 photo, "Autumn Sky"! ✨📸👏 Drop a ❤️ if you love Kathy’s photo!

Jurors' comments: “Not a common angle, love how the trees were used for framing the lighthouse. I love the clouds; they really enhance the lighthouse.”

Stay tuned... tomorrow we’re announcing the 1st place winners! 🏆

✨ It is our pleasure to announce the 2nd place Jurors' Award in the Old Lighthouse Division goes to Stephen Tresidder fo...
09/24/2026

✨ It is our pleasure to announce the 2nd place Jurors' Award in the Old Lighthouse Division goes to Stephen Tresidder for his 2023 photo titled “Afternoon Sun”! 🏆✨

Jurors' comments: "Nice composition, light and technique. This shot captures all the essentials: the Keeper’s House, the lighthouse, the bell, and the flagpole standing tall."
Kudos Stephen! 📸👏

⏰ Stay tuned! Later today we will announce the 2nd Place winner in the New Lighthouse Division.

Give it up for Kathy Gustafson! 👏🏆She earned 3rd Place (Juror’s Award) in the New Lighthouse Division for her October 20...
09/23/2026

Give it up for Kathy Gustafson! 👏🏆
She earned 3rd Place (Juror’s Award) in the New Lighthouse Division for her October 2025 gorgeous photo, “After The Rain”! 🌧️✨

The judges noted: “Very beautiful with the clouds in the background & the tower being the focus. ”

Congratulations, Kathy!

Congratulations to Kimberly Ellis for taking home 3rd Place (Juror’s Award) in the Old Lighthouse Division with “A Summe...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to Kimberly Ellis for taking home 3rd Place (Juror’s Award) in the Old Lighthouse Division with “A Summer's Day at the Light” (July 2026)! 🏆✨

Here is what the judges had to say: “Nicely captures all aspects of the Lighthouse and surroundings. Good composition and technique.”

Way to go, Kimberly! Drop some love in the comments below to help us celebrate her achievement! 👏📸👇

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4500 E Grand Lake Road
Presque Isle, MI
49777

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