On Wednesday, the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center will celebrate Lighthouse Day, marking the 230th anniversary of President George Washington’s signing of the 9th act of Congress. On Aug. 7, 1789, Washington signed a bill that made the nation’s lighthouses federal assets.
The Visitor Center will host several free events this Wednesday to commemorate the act:
From 10:30 to 3:30 p.m. Family activities, including opportunities to make a lighthouse and to make a lighthouse postcard.
11 a.m. Program on the 1905 Mataafa storm and the lighthouses that were built in its aftermath.
11:15 to 3:15 p.m. A walking tour with park rangers featuring Duluth’s three lighthouses, piers and the Aerial Lift Bridge.
12:45 to 3:45 p.m. Hourly films on Great Lakes lighthouses in the lecture hall.
Anyone with questions may contact the center at (218) 788-6434.
