

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Lighthouse Day: Celebrating the 'Castle on the Straits'
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am – Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse has served as a point in the storm and guiding beacon on the Straits of Mackinac for more than 130 years. On this National Lighthouse Day, join the interpretive staff of Old Mackinac Point for special programs celebrating the "Castle on the Straits." All special programs included with regular admission.

August 7 Schedule of Events:
**NOTE: Tower Tours have limited capacity and some rules apply (see mackinacparks.com). Check for tickets at the Fog Signal Museum Store**
9:00 a.m. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Open for the Day
9:30 a.m. Tower Tour**
10:00 a.m. Fog Signal Demonstration
10:30 a.m. Tower Tour**
11:00 a.m. Tower Tour** and Life at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour
12:00 p.m. Lemonade and Yard Games
1:00 p.m. Tower Tour** and Inspecting a Lighthouse Program
1:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
2:00 p.m. Archaeology at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
2:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
3:00 p.m. Tower Tour** and Lighthouses of the Straits Tour
3:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
4:00 p.m. Fog Signal Whistle Demonstration
4:30 p.m. Tower Tour**
5:00 p.m. Tower Tour**
5:30 p.m. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Closed for the Day

#thisismackinac #thisismackinac
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- **Event Categories**: entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 51

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tickets.mackinacparks.com/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=mshp&c=1&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mackinaw+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mackinaw City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
- **lat**: 45.787527
- **long**: -84.729568
- **full address**: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, 526 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Mackinac State Historic Parks (https://allevents.in/org/mackinac-state-historic-parks/25952448)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, 526 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mackinac State Historic Parks
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about National Lighthouse Day: Celebrating the 'Castle on the Straits' ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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