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Become a Member

As a member of the Light Station, you are an integral part of supporting the Light Station's mission of sharing the rich history of the lighthouses to today's visitors and preserving them for tomorrow.

Become a member - keep the lights shining!

At the core of our mission is a commitment to excellence in stewardship of both the Presque Isle and Erie Land Lighthouses. Ensuring the meticulous preservation and continued care of each site, providing public access and promoting community engagement, and developing thoughtful, interactive and educational programming are the key areas of focus for the Light Station.

This work would not be possible without the generosity, dedication, and support of our members.

Membership Information

All Members receive the following benefits:

  • Annual pass for free House, Tower, and In-Depth Tours at the Presque Isle and Erie Land Lighthouses
  • 10% discount at the Lighthouse Gift Shop
  • Early sign-ups for Lighthouse events
  • Discounts on select programs and events

When you become a member, or renew your membership, you will receive full details on how to take advantage of your benefits.

Individual Membership — $35

  • Includes benefits for 1 year for 1 person

Family Membership — $50

  • Includes benefits for 1 year for 2 adults and all children living within the household

Senior Membership — $25

  • Includes benefits for 1 year for 1 person (62 years old and above)

2nd Assistant Keeper — $125

  • All benefits of Family Membership
  • Annual membership gift

1st Assistant Keeper — $250

  • All privileges of 2nd Assistant Keeper Membership
  • Two Individual Gift Memberships to Give Away
  • Discount on hourly rate for site rentals

Principal Keeper — $500

  • All privileges of 1st Assistant Keeper Membership
  • Personal guided tour of the Light Station of your choice for up to 8 people
  • Discount on hourly rate for site rentals (10%)
  • Exhibit sponsorship/programming recognition
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Fresnel Lens Leadership Circle

Join the Fresnel Lens Leadership Circle and enjoy special access and engagement opportunities offered exclusively to Fresnel Lens members to show the significant impact you have on preserving and promoting Erie's historic lighthouses. To join our Fresnel Lens Leadership Circle, contact Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort at averie@presqueislelighthouse.org.

Individuals, organizations, and corporations are welcome to join at the Fresnel Lens Level(s). Any gift $500 and above is considered a Fresnel Lens Leadership Circle Member.

Fresnel Lens Leadership Circle Levels and Benefits
  • All privileges of Principal Keeper Membership OR 5 Individual Memberships for your Organization/Corporation
  • 1 Private Lighthouse Tour (please schedule in advance) maximum 8 people
  • Exhibit sponsorship/programming recognition
  • Additional discount on hourly rate for site rentals
  • Invitation to exclusive events for leadership donors

Giving Levels Required for Summer Fundraiser Tickets

  • $750 - 1 ticket to Summer Fundraiser
  • $1,000 - 2 tickets to Summer Fundraiser
  • $2,000 - 3 tickets to Summer Fundraiser
  • $5,000 - 5 tickets to Summer Fundraiser
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Meet Our Members

Patty meehan member
Patty Meehan

I live in Greenville PA so the Lighthouses in Erie are a great road trip. Professionally I have worked in branch banking and as a real estate paralegal before retiring into being a parish secretary. It is important to me to support the community by volunteering and supporting organizations like Rotary, Boy Scouts and the Erie Lighthouses.

For me, lighthouses are so iconic while being a living history. If you become a member, you get unlimited visits to the lighthouses, priceless! The Erie community is blessed with 3 lighthouses, 2 of which still provide service. How is that for living history. You can always find a special gift in the gift shop too with a discount to make shopping easier!