Hart Ford
HomeFeaturesIosco FeaturesTawas Point: Sharing history one Tuesday at a time

Tawas Point: Sharing history one Tuesday at a time

EAST TAWAS – Every Tuesday from June 1 through August 31, from Noon until 4 p.m., please join us on the lawn outside our historic lighthouse to learn about a variety of history, lore, and area stories of interest.

This socially distanced, yet interactive opportunity, is being brought to you by volunteer efforts of the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park.  Because the State of Michigan has determined the Lighthouse and Tower will not be open to the public in 2021, due to social distancing restrictions inside, it doesn’t mean you, your friends, and family can’t still take advantage of all there is to offer at Tawas Point State Park and Lighthouse.  (Events are held, weather permitting, so please check the Friends website or Facebook page for information before you make a special trip)

You do NOT have to be a Friends member to enjoy the benefits of these special events, and we would love to hear YOUR stories and special memories of this unique location while you:

  • Browse our newly renovated and updated Brick Paver Pathway listing names and messages from many visitors over the year (and learn how you can add your message to the Paver Pathway history, too)
  • Learn unique history by reading our double sided Historical Marker, and how to access our Virtual Lighthouse Tours
  • Browse and buy special and unique Tawas Point apparel, hats, holiday ornaments and cards, special lighthouse prints and note cards – all gifts you can’t buy from anyone but the Friends organization…and all proceeds are utilized for projects at Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park.
  • Make new memories by taking photos of friends and family around the lighthouse, lighthouse tower, partially restored oil house, beaches, trail hiking, birds, etc., while surrounded by beautiful Lake Huron, Tawas Bay, and Tawas Point State Park.
  • Summer Photo Contest – June 1 – Aug. 31 – Don’t miss out….check our Facebook and website page to see how YOU can enter your photos, and win some Friends of Tawas Point swag gift items!

To learn more about our friendly, fun, and dedicated group of lighthouse and state park enthusiasts, AND keep up to date on all things “lighthouse and state park oriented” during this year in particular:

  • Like Us on Facebook: Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park
  • Check out our website: tawaslighthousefriends.com
  • View great photos on Instagram:  friends_of_tawas_point
  • Email us:  info@tawaslighthousefriends.com

“Lighthouse Love” donations will be accepted during Tuesday events, which will be utilized by the non-profit Friends’ group to assist with a variety of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park events and projects.

The Lighthouse Museum Gift Store is scheduled to be open Monday – Thursday, May 28 – Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.Michigan.gov/TawasLighthouse or call the Lighthouse Gift Store at 989-362-5658 for more information.

Reminder:  A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into all Michigan state parks. Get those at your local Secretary of State office, or at the DNR Contact Station at the State Park.  Funds from the Recreation Passport are used to fund a variety of events at Michigan State Parks.

Leave a Comment

###

UpNorthVoice.com is Northern Michigan's source for community news.

We cover seven counties including Crawford, Roscommon, Oscoda, Ogemaw, Iosco, Arenac and Montmorency counties in print and / or online.

We are also a full-service commercial design and printing house. Our specialty is custom commercial printing, as well as the creation of clothing, cups and other marketing products.

To submit information for publication, or for questions regarding promotion of your business through web or print, as well as promotional items such as hats or cups, please email info@UpNorthVoice.com, or call 989-275-1170.

Advertisement