Date:
Wednesday, 07/06/2022
Time: 7:00 pm
Category:
Michigan Lighthouses have guided everything from 1,000 foot freighters to sailboats on the Great Lakes since the 1820s. These iconic pieces of architecture have saved countless lives.
Join historian Andrew Kercher to find out more about these vitally important and beautiful landmarks. Hear stories of ever-changing technology, government corruption, German saboteurs and lifesaving rescues!
About the presenter:
Andrew Kercher has a degree in history and Philosophy from Albion College and a MS in Historic Preservation from EMU. He has worked at museums around the state, living in the Straits of Mackinac for nearly a decade. He is currently the Community Engagement Manager in his home town of Port Huron where he lives with his wife and two wonderful cats, Gilbert and Sullivan. When not talking about history, he can usually be found working on his 1958 Packard or antique firearm collection.
This program will be onsite in the Library’s Lower Level meeting room. Register on below or call 734-426-4477 (ext 120)
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This event has room for 100 people. There are currently 51 people registered.Bookings are closed for this event.
07/06/2022 7:00 PM 07/06/2022 7:00 PM America/Detroit A Welcome Sight: Lighthouses of Michigan
Michigan Lighthouses have guided everything from 1,000 foot freighters to sailboats on the Great Lakes since the 1820s. These iconic pieces of architecture have saved countless lives. Join historian Andrew Kercher to find out more about these vitally important and beautiful landmarks. Hear stories of ever-changing technology, government corruption, German saboteurs and lifesaving rescues! About […]
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