Northern Door Storytellers Guild In Residence at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Museum invites guests to step back in time and revel in the tales of the keepers through story, song, and poetry. Located in Peninsula State Park, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse welcomes guests to visit the historical building during the evenings of October 11, 18, and 19, from 6:30 – 8 pm. The Northern Door Storytellers Guild will be in residence to share tales of the sea, and lighthouse lore, perform traditional music, and recite legends in verse.

“We are so excited to continue the tradition of opening the lighthouse to guests after dark,” said Patti Podgers, curator/manager of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Museum. “To offer this level of experience to our visitors and guests is a real treat. And the entertainment is all family friendly. The Storytellers are great fun and very talented.”

The lamp at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse was first lit on Oct. 15, 1868, and has continued to serve as a navigational aid ever since. Manned as a residential lighthouse for 58 years, the three keepers who lived there were dedicated and diligent. “It was a rigorous life,” recalled Podgers. “Our evening tours will recreate life in the 1800s, without the benefit of modern conveniences.”

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Museum is located in Peninsula State Park on Shore Road. A park sticker is required for entry. Admission to the lighthouse is $5 for adults, $2 for students, and $1 for children.

For more information call Patti Podgers at 920.495.7330 or 920.421.3636. Warm clothing is recommended. Hot cider and cookies will be available for purchase. For information on becoming a storyteller, contact Ann Sheridan at 920.823.2068.