Originally consisting of an informal gathering of retired lighthouse keepers, their families and friends, the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA) was officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1983, making it one of the nation's longest-lived lighthouse preservation groups.

GLLKA has restored the abandoned 1873 St. Helena Island light station. GLLKA also works to support other lighthouse groups throughout the Great Lakes and across the nation.

GLLKA membership extends beyond the eight U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario that border the Great Lakes. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest and/or concern for our Great Lakes maritime heritage.

Membership includes quarterly receipt of The Beacon, which features a unique combination of photography, artwork, and articles designed to keep members informed of both lighthouse news and upcoming GLLKA events, as well as historical articles on Great Lakes lighthouses and keepers written by noted authors and historians.

You may also receive special mailings from time to time that provide additional preservation and historical information, as well as member discounts on excursions and merchandise.

Visit www.gllka.com for additional information.