Join Dianna Stampfler, author of Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses and Death & Lighthouses of the Great Lakes (coming March 2022), to learn about the strong, female lighthouse keepers of our Great Lakes in celebration of Women's History Month.

They were women before their time, taking on the romantic, yet dangerous and physically demanding job of tending to the beacons that protected the shoreline. In all, some 40 women have been identified who excelled in this profession over the years — dating back as early as the 1840s and as recent as present day.

Nearly 70 images of keepers, their families and their lights make up this presentation. The program includes readings from newspapers and autobiographies, as well as handouts including the list of featured ladies and additional reading references for attendees. A book signing will follow the presentation, with copies available for purchase.

No registration required. Seating begins 15 minutes before event start.
Please stay home if you are sick.

The Library's in-person programs are livestreamed on YouTube when possible.
Discover our past virtual program and livestream recordings on the Library's YouTube channel.