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

History of South Fox

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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Latest News

Fox Island Lighthouse Association Calendar

Keeper’s Log

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  • August 25 – It’s a WrapNovember 28, 2023 - 1:36 pm

    Keith & Ally Lang just returned from another stint of island volunteering. They helped close up buildings and winterize equipment …another island season comes to an end!  

  • August 4 – Carpentry in the roundAugust 4, 2023 - 4:21 pm

    Today’s update includes before and after pictures trimming out the 1867 LH front door. Before and after photos. Transitioning from the square outer tower to the circular tower interior.   Ben assessing in the “before” image with the second photo showing how they filled out the void between masonry and door frame. The lighthouse screen […]

  • August 1 – More window installsAugust 2, 2023 - 3:32 pm

    Jim reporting in:  Found a couple screens in the back of the LH basement for the basement windows. Did get one installed. All windows restored are up and looking good. Hinged basement window One of these windows had the original brass hook and eye. Example of one of the original screens. Needs a paint job […]