Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting Nov. 10 at Split Rock
Two Harbors, MN – This annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29 crew members on November 10, 1975. It is also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost in Great Lakes shipwrecks. The lighthouse, fog signal building, and visitor center will be open. Costumed interpreters will greet visitors and provide historic site and shipwreck information. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can view a film about the Edmund Fitzgerald in the visitor center.
At 4:30 pm, the lighthouse will close temporarily while the names of the crew members are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell. Following the ceremony, the beacon will be lit, and the tower will be open again to tour.
Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp as the grounds and trails are unlit. The weather is unpredictable, please dress accordingly. A portion of the program will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Learn more, pre-purchase admission, or RSVP to receive a reminder of the livestream: https://www.mnhs.org/event/8826
Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship, Museum Tug Ohio host Boo on the Boat
Bring your ghouls and goblins for Halloween fun aboard two of Toledo’s most historic Haunts – the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the Museum Tug Ohio. Trick-or-treat in costume from the pilot houses to the galleys and everywhere in between while on a scavenger hunt for goodies. Treats will be distributed using pre-portioned, sealed bags at stations to help youth explore Great Lakes history in a fun, age-appropriate way. Additionally, on Saturday, October 30, NMGL will welcome back artist Don Lee to draw free caricatures. Children with food allergies will have access to non-food treats in alignment with the Teal Pumpkin Project. Boo on the Boat activities are included with the price of general museum and ship admission. The event is free for members. Guests may consider additional savings and access to the museum year-round by purchasing a membership. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To learn more and reserve your tickets visit nmgl.org
ADMISSION: $17.00 Adults (18-64); $16.00 Seniors (65+); $14.00 Youth (6-17) FREE – Children 5 and under; GLHS/NMGL Members Family Memberships are only $54 *Admission price includes trick-or-treating and entrance to the museum and boats
WHEN: Friday, October 29 – Sunday, October 31, 2021, 10am-4pm (Friday – Saturday) and 12am-4pm (Sunday)
WHERE: National Museum of the Great Lake,s 1701 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
