Father Marquette National Memorial
Explore Fayette Historic Townsite, a former iron-making town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Explore Fort Wilkins and the Copper Harbor Lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to learn about people and events that shaped this region.
Explore the state’s 19th-century logging era at Hartwick Pines Logging Museum.
The museum has exhibits on everything from the CCC's role in planting trees and building roads to its impact on the environment.
The Mann House and its contents illustrate typical family life in the 1880s.
The house is under extensive renovation and is closed to the public. Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant, lived in this Detroit house from 1849 to 1850.
The Michigan Iron Industry Museum is a great place to learn about the history of Michigan's iron industry.
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park protects and interprets Michigan’s largest known collection of early Native American teachings carved in stone.
The Tawas Point Lighthouse is a fascinating attraction for maritime buffs and an exciting destination for birdwatchers.
This secret network aided thousands of people on their journey to freedom.
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The 2025 Tawas Lighthouse Keeper program is now taking applications! Interested parties should thoroughly read the program requirements and fill out the online application. Applications are due by February 1.
Apply to be a lighthouse keeper
Immerse yourself in history and become a Tawas Point Lighthouse Keeper! For just $250 per person, you'll live along the Lake Huron shoreline in an historic lighthouse keeper's dwelling. Enjoy modern accommodations, including two bedrooms that can sleep four adults, a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with a shower. Free parking is also provided. The keeper schedule is designed to allow time to enjoy recreational activities on your own while providing valuable volunteer services.
The lighthouse is located inside Tawas Point State Park, located at 686 Tawas Beach Road in East Tawas.
Lighthouse keepers will help greet visitors, lead tours, provide information and perform basic facility maintenance, such as sweeping, removing trash and thoroughly cleaning the living quarters upon departure.
Keepers apply in teams of four. Team members must be 18 years or older and able to climb 85 steps.
The Lighthouse Keeper Program takes place every two weeks starting early June through late October. In the application, teams will select their first and second choice for dates. The following dates are available:
The total commitment is about 30 hours each week.
Successful applicants will be notified no later than March 14, 2025. If you do not receive a notification by March 31, 2025, your application was not selected for the 2025 season. A volunteer training will take place in March via Zoom. Training materials will be emailed to successful applicants.
Contact DNR-TawasKeepers@Michigan.gov for more information.