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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  • August 28 – It’s a wrapAugust 26, 2024 - 11:09 am

    The “close up” team returned yesterday after yet another weather-shortened trip…a theme that permeated the season more than usual this year. Here’s the 1867 light before things were closed up. …and a view from the water Photos courtesy volunteer Tom McBride

  • August 18 – Seasonal close up is upon usAugust 18, 2024 - 4:43 pm

    The seasonal wrap is tentatively planned for this coming week end, with a plan to head out Saturday, returning Monday. As with all trips, weather will be a determining factor. We’ll try to provide an update if things change, but otherwise Sunday will be the last day buildings are open for visiting boaters. The grounds […]

  • July 22 – Preparations for next year beginJuly 23, 2024 - 3:51 pm

    Last week’s repair of the water-damaged floor joists in the Assistant Keeper’s quarters started us on planning for next year….restoring the damaged flooring and baseboard above the repair. In a day before plywood, diagonal planks were laid across the joists. We’ll need true dimension lumber to repair properly. The hardwood flooring will similarly need to […]