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Next weekend, the Michigan Lighthouse Festival will be showcasing the Fort Gratiot Light Station Friday through Sunday, August 2-4. There are 129 Michigan Lighthouses and each year the Michigan Lighthouse Festival shines its light on one lighthouse, specifically highlighting its history in Michigan’s story. This year, with the event in town, the spotlight is on the Fort Gratiot Light, which, is the oldest lighthouse in Michigan. Established in 1814, it was named after General Charles Gratiot. The festival begins on Friday with a social hour beginning at 5 PM and then dinner at 6 under a tent at the Light Station. While in the area, event organizers are encouraging attendees to check out the Huron Lightship and other locations in driving distance like the Port Sanilac Light, Harbor Beach Light, and the Port Austin Light. If you’re interested in more information, you can visit michiganlighthousefestival.com
