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About Us

The Presque Isle Light Station is a registered 501(c)3 private nonprofit corporation. Presque Isle Light Station is also known as Lake Erie Lights when referring to all three of Erie's historic light structures.

Mission Statement
To preserve Erie, Pennsylvania’s three lights through restoration, education, and community engagement.

Vision Statement
We create welcoming spaces to inspire the public’s curiosity and passion for Erie’s local history.

Values
Community – We build community by being open and inclusive, inviting nostalgia and connection for locals and tourists.

Preservation – We actively preserve, rehabilitate, and restore our lights for the public.

Integrity – We merit all measures to maintain authenticity, accuracy, and verity in our work.

Education – We use education as a tool for continuity in interpretation and for immersion into light station history.

Curiosity – We imbibe curiosity, building on the enthusiasm of the organization and of the visitor experience.

Stewardship – We steward the above values by preserving for public good through financial stability and organizational responsibility.