Fox Island Lighthouse Association

photo: Dusty Klifman/Blueyes Below June 2020 (used with permission)

The South Fox Light Station is one of the most intact light stations remaining on Lake Michigan. FILA was formed in 2004 as an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the history and structures.

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Light Station

Explore seven structures dating from 1867 – 1934 including two lights, fog-signal building and two-story brick assistant keepers dwelling

Green & Brotherson 1939

History

Read about the 100+ years of operation and change. From the first light to current work.

Restoration Updates

Learn about what has been done and what still needs to be done. We all can contribute to helping.

Painting the Boathouse

Volunteer to Help!

Participate on land or on the island. Together we can save history.

News

Catch up on the latest stories and read our newsletters.

Make a Donation

Help support the work necessary for restoration.

Latest News

Fox Island Lighthouse Association Calendar

Keeper’s Log

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  • July 14 – Carpentry Team at WorkJuly 15, 2025 - 4:23 pm

    The “carpenter” team of James, Jim and Ben (shown below) took over last Friday. They arrived heavily loaded with materials and equipment. After repairing/replacing rotten joists in one of the Assistant Keeper’s parlors, they now have proper wood to replace floorboards and trim. Here’s Ben working on the flooring. Also on the docket were soffit […]

  • July 9 – Continued progress on grounds maintenanceJuly 9, 2025 - 9:24 pm

    Day 6. The team continues to clear the landing, spray for poison ivy (one team member is nursing an outbreak) and work on their “special project.” Rodger painted two sides of the shed. They report seeing an increasing number of monarchs. It was Jen’s birthday today, celebrated with a hike and popcorn made over the […]

  • July 7 – Cruisin’July 7, 2025 - 9:29 pm

    It isn’t often one sees a cruise ship going by, but here’s Jen and Mary watching the Viking Octantis pass by enroute from Mackinaw Island to Milwaukee on a course heading inside of the Manitous. Photo credit: Sandra White In between ship watching, the team continued clearing, burning accumulated brush, and cleaning the lighthouse.