PHOTO BY TIFFANY GUIZIO, COURTESY OF ERIE LAND LIGHT
One of Erie’s historic gems on the shores of Lake Erie will once again be open to the public after being closed for years, thanks to a lease taken out by the Presque Isle Lighthouse staff. Under the two-year lease from the Port Authority, which owns the land, the Presque Isle team plans to open the historic lighthouse to the public as a museum, offering tours, and maybe even a gift shop and educational programs down the road.
“We have got a rich history tied into the navigation of this lake that is right at our footsteps, but I think that the more people understand that and get a better historical perspective on the city, it’s good for everyone,” says Eric Dahlstrand, reports YourErie.com.
In addition to offering beautiful views and a picturesque setting, opening the lighthouse as a museum would bring new life to this landmark that once shepherded ships into the bay, and offer visitors a chance to explore some of Erie’s very own history.
