As a current member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, he has some great stories to tell both about the lighthouse and his own life, and he was a joy to be with as he showed his collection of artifacts, explained the history of the Light, and took us to the top of the tower. Bob informed us that the Coast Guard has plans to construct a new facility, and the Port Huron Museum intends to take over the entire facility containing the lighthouse, using the Keepers dwelling and the grounds to house their expanding maritime collection. We hope they accomplish their plans, as this will make for an excellent exhibit area. We bid farewell to Bob at the gates of the compound, and headed North toward Port Sanilac. The lighthouse is located in a Coast Guard facility.
Parking is available in the area to the North of the station.
Tours of the station are by appointment only. Reference Sources National Parks Service 1994 Inventory of Historic Light Stations Detroit News , October 14, 1996. State of Michigan Historical marker placed at light station in 1971 Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, pamphlet, Port Huron Museum. USCG Historian's Office - photographic archives. Photographs from the author's personal collection.