Your membership will make a difference for future generations!

You can help preserve the history and majesty of lighthouses on the Great Lakes with your membership and support of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA).  Be proud that your membership dues go toward our ongoing lighthouse preservation and education initiatives. And, join us in upcoming excursions, volunteer events and educational programs spotlighting these magnificent structures. 

GLLKA membership includes quarterly receipt of The Beacon online. Featured is a unique combination of full color photography, artwork, and articles that keep members informed about lighthouse news and events. Historical articles on Great Lakes lighthouses and keepers are also featured—all by noted authors and historians.

The Beacon online also promotes upcoming lighthouse excursions, with your membership including an early opportunity to reserve a spot—prior to a public offering through the GLLKA website. 

Also included with your membership is a 10% discount on merchandise in the GLLKA Gift Shops in Mackinaw City and Cheboygan. Show your love for the Great Lakes with a  zip hoodie, lighthouse printed cardigan, handy GLLKA water bottle, trendy etched wine glasses, plus hundreds of items celebrating lighthouses, the Great Lakes, Michigan, and the Mackinac Bridge!

Join GLLKA  to make a difference in lighthouse preservation for future generations!