There are over
120 lighthouses
in Michigan.

The highest
number of any
state in the union.


Our Mission
The purpose of the Alliance, which includes over fifty nonprofit organizations, over thirty of which are lighthouse preservation organizations, is to:

  • Build a network of lighthouse stewards and stakeholders
  • Provide long-term sustainability for lighthouse preservation efforts in Michigan
  • Develop and assist new stewards for Michigan lighthouses
  • Provide technical assistance and general information to all lighthouse stewards
  • Establish educational and outreach programs that foster public awareness of the plight of Michigan's historic lighthouses and the purpose of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act
  • Emphasize the critical role of lighthouse preservation to the economic vitality of local communities and to the State of Michigan
  • Advocate for Michigan's historic lighthouses by supporting necessary legislation, regulatory policies, and other public policies that support preservation efforts 




Traverse City, Michigan
June 11 - 13, 2008