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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

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Make a Donation

Help support the work necessary for restoration.

Latest News

Fox Island Lighthouse Association Calendar

Keeper’s Log

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  • April 17 – Plans for the summerApril 17, 2026 - 4:46 pm

    All trips are, of course, weather-dependent but here’s what we’re thinking. We hope to have continuous occupancy from early June through the first week of September. Do come visit! We love sharing this work we’re passionate about and engaging others in the project. Our season opening is planned for the week of June 6, exact […]

  • September 2 – It’s a wrap!September 3, 2025 - 8:41 am

    Buildings are secured. The flag is down. The closing team has returned home. We’re thankful for an excellent season. Sandra White photo.

  • September 1 – A few more projectsSeptember 1, 2025 - 1:41 pm

    Jim got to work caulking and painting the workshop trim he replaced on his prior trip. He also installed the station sign above the door. Others on the team continued with grounds work. The lighthouse is increasingly visible with this season’s hillside brush removal.