Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting

Join us on November 10, 2025 as we honor the 29 crew members of the Edmund Fitzgerald who were lost on Lake Superior and reflect on all lives lost on the Great Lakes.

This year marks both the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the 40th anniversary of Split Rock Lighthouse’s annual memorial beacon lighting. Throughout the day, guests can explore the lighthouse, fog signal building, and visitor center. Guided tours and a brief film will be available that share the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald and her final voyage.

Ceremony at 4 pm: The lighthouse will temporarily close as the names of the 29 crew members are read aloud to the tolling of a ship’s bell, followed by a rendition of the Naval Hymn. After the ceremony, the beacon will be lit in their honor, and the lighthouse tower will reopen to visitors until 6 pm.

Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, as the grounds and trails are unlit. Dress for unpredictable November weather. Offsite parking will be available this year. Please check our website for more details.

Can’t attend in person? Watch the event live on Split Rock Lighthouse’s Facebook page or the Minnesota Historical Society’s YouTube channel.

This event is included with regular site admission. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged for this event.

You may also like the following events from Split Rock Lighthouse:

• This Saturday, 2nd August, 11:00 am, Photography & Art at the Rock: Eric Klepinger in Two Harbors
• Next Friday, 8th August, 08:00 pm, Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography in Two Harbors
• Next month, 12th August, 08:00 pm, Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors

Also check out other Entertainment events in Two Harbors, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Two Harbors.