TWO HARBORS, MN (KDAL) – The Split Rock Lighthouse will be lighting its beacon Thursday to commemorate the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of the 29 crew members on board.
The ship sank in Lake Superior on November 10th in 1975.
The beacon lighting is also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost on the Great Lakes.
The lighthouse, fog signal building, and visitor center will be open for visitors. Guides will welcome visitors and provide historic site and shipwreck information.
Throughout the day, visitors can watch a film about the Edmund Fitzgerald in the visitor center, or join a guided tour exploring the history of the Fitzgerald’s final voyage.
At 4:30 pm, the lighthouse will temporarily close while the names of the crew are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell, with a rendition of the Naval Hymn.
Following the ceremony, the beacon will be lit, and the tower will be open again to tour until close at 6 pm.
Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp as the grounds and trails are unlit. The weather is unpredictable, please dress accordingly.
For those unable to attend the event, a portion of the beacon lighting will be streamed live on YouTube.
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