PORT HURON, Mich. – After years of renovating, an event will take place this weekend to highlight the reopening of the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse.
It is Michigan's oldest lighthouse and the second oldest on the Great Lakes. It was constructed in 1829 by Lucius Lyon, who later became one of Michigan's first U.S. Senators.
SLIDESHOW: Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
A Coast Guard station and the lighthouse currently watch over one of the busiest waterways in the world. A local park and public beach are also located in the area, known as Lighthouse Beach.
Named after the engineer in charge of its construction, General Charles Gratiot, Fort Gratiot was established in 1814 to guard the juncture of Lake Huron and the St. Clair River.
The event will take place Saturday, May 19 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., located at 2802 Omar Street in Port Huron, Mich. Click to learn more about the event.
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