HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – This iconic Lake Michigan lighthouse could get a big facelift.

Fundraising is underway for a $450,000 project to restore the exterior of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse keepers’ dwelling at Ludington State Park.

To kick things off, the Jeffris Family Foundation of Janesville, Wis., has pledged $150,000. Lakeshore Keepers , which manages the lighthouse, has until June 2028 to raise the remaining to $300,000 to access the grant.

“This is a pivotal moment for Big Sable Point Lighthouse,” said Jack Greve, executive director of Lakeshore Keepers. “We’ve worked hard to identify the right partners, and the Jeffris Family Foundation’s commitment to historic preservation makes them an ideal supporter. Now, we’re calling on our community to help us bring this vision to

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