2024 Conference Informaion

Be the Beacon:

Connecting With and Guiding Your Community

Port Huron

April 21-23


Thank you to our Sponsors!

And Thank you to our Lighthouse Sponsors!

The Michigan Lighthouse Alliance has rung in 2024

with a three-part webinar series!

Watch Program Here

You’re Unique!:

Developing Site Specific Programming


While every Michigan lighthouse shares common elements in their history, each light boasts its own unique history based on its time, place, and the people who lived and worked there. Learn how two lighthouses, Fort Gratiot Light and DeTour Reef Light, leveraged the history only their location can tell to engage visitors and connect them to the past.


Presented by Andrew Kercher & Lauren Nelson from Port Huron and Ann Method from DeTour Reef Light.

Watch Program Here

 Planning Essentials:

On the Cheap!

February 13, 2024 | Virtual

11:00 AM Eastern


This presentation will outline the reasons that strategic planning is essential for small and volunteer organizations. Proper planning can leverage programmatic growth, community engagement, audience development, and fundraising efforts. This presentation will explore the basic elements of a strategic plan and provide tips and tools for an efficient planning process, and one that doesn't cost thousands of dollars!


Presented by Shiloh Holley of Aderworks, a consulting firm that works with arts and cultural organizations to build their capacity.

Watch Program Here

Lighthouse Funding:

Donors and Goal Setting and Grants (Oh My!)

March 12, 2024 | Virtual

11:00 AM Eastern


Join MLA for the final 2024 webinar focused on raising funds for lighthouse restoration projects, visitor promotion, and long-term maintenance and sustainability. It is a conversation you don't want to miss!


Presented by Buzz Hoerr from Harbor Beach Lighthouse and Lou Schillinger from Port Austin Reef Lighthouse.

For questions or to request conference updates, email:

info@MichiganLighthouseAlliance.org

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Michigan Lighthouse Alliance's mission is to preserve, advocate for,

be steward of, and tell the stories of Michigan's historic lighthouses

and associated Great Lakes Maritime Heritage.

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