129 lighthouses dot Michigan's 3,200 miles of shoreline, the most of any state. Since the completion of the Fort Gratiot Light, Michigan's lighthouses have been beacons of hope, served as waypoints, and guided boats, sailing vessels, and freighters through treacherous waters for almost 200 years. Presenter, Jim Tamlyn, will highlight lighthouses along the northern shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

In cooperation with the St. Ignace Public Library and generous funding from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, this is a free in-person presentation. Registration is recommended, but not required. Click here to register.

Jim Tamlyn is the current Executive Director of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA), a local non-profit dedicated to preserving lighthouses and tell the story of the amazing personnel who have lived in them. Jim was the driving force behind Emmet County's purchase of the McGulpin Lighthouse in 2009. He was also instrumental in creating a successful giftshop at McGulpin, and many of the improvements that are enjoyed by visitors during the summer. Noting the importance of local history, Jim helped create the Emmet County Historical Commission, which featured leadership from GLLKA visionaries Dr. Sandy Planisek and Dick Moehl.