Split Rock Lighthouse

An aerial view of Splitrock Lighthouse with a sunset in the background. The water is very blue.
Address
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd.
Two Harbors, MN 55616 United States Get Directions
Phone 218-226-6372
Website https://www.mnhs.org/splitrock
Behold 1000 watts of ship-stopping power! Experience the sights, the history, and the technology behind Split Rock Lighthouse, a signature Minnesota landmark anchored on the rocky coast of Lake Superior. Join MNHS in commemorating the SS Edmund Fitzgerald each year on the anniversary of its sinking in Lake Superior. Share a moment of reflection as the lighthouse shines for the 29 mariners lost on that fateful day in 1975 — and all those who have perished on Lake Superior. Buildings/Grounds, Visitor Center/Museum Store, Fog Signal Building & Lighthouse open only during site hours. Free parking for Historic Site visitors during site hours only. A State Park vehicle permit is required during off hours.

Events at this venue

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  • Tekiela

    Stan Tekiela Author Event

    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    Meet naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela. There will be time for a book signing and to learn about his work. Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles, playing cards, and presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States.

  • Spirit of the North Wind

    “The Spirit of the North Wind” by Anthony Anselmo Author Event

    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    Meet Author Anthony Anselmo and learn about his book, The Spirit of the North Wind. In the book, 13-year old Sody Fairbanks awakens a terrifying Ojibwe spirit when he persuades his grandfather to tell a forbidden ghost story. Anthony Anselmo is a writer and member of the Sault Ste. Marie band of Ojibwe.