ALWAYS A WELCOME SIGHT! MICHIGAN'S LIGHTHOUSES

They are a critical piece of infrastructure and iconic pieces of architecture, join historian Andrew Kercher to find out more about these sentries on the lake shore. Learn the how and why of some of the most famous lights that have guided everything from 1,000 foot freighters to sailboats on the Great Lakes since the 1820s. Hear stories of ever-changing technology, government corruption, German saboteurs and lifesaving rescues! There is more than meets the eye with these beautiful landmarks.

Presenter bio

Andrew has a degree in history and Philosophy from Albion College and a MS in Historic Preservation from EMU. He has worked at museums around the state, living around the straits of Mackinac for nearly a decade. He is currently the Community Engagement Manager in my home town of Port Huron where he lives with his wife Lauren and two wonderful cats, Gilbert and Sullivan. When not talking about history, he can usually be found working on my 1958 Packard or antique firearm collection. For more information, check out Kercher.info.