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1860 LIGHT STATION

In 1849, a light tower was erected on top the north bluff overlooking downtown. Re-built in 1860, our historic light station includes the lighthouse with lantern room atop the modified school house design and keeper’s living quarters.

The highlight of every tour is the climb to the lantern room, featuring our replica 4th order Fresnel lens and fabulous views.

The door on the rear west side of the Light Station is an accessible entrance to the first floor museum. 




 

1860 Lighthouse and Light Station Museum

HOURS

OPEN

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 THROUGH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025

11:30AM - 3:30PM

PHONE

262-268-9150

ADMISSIONS

Adults - $5
Children 6 – 17 - $2

Children Under 5- Free

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Touring the Lighthouse Museum - all ages.

Children must be at least 40 inches tall

to climb the tower.  

All Port Washington Historical Society members receive free admission.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are essential to our success! Our guides share a wide variety of abilities, skills, and interests.  No prior experiences or knowledge of lighthouses is necessary.

 

For additional information contact us at:

PortHistInfo@gmail.com or

call 262-268-9150. 

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WATCH TMJ4 NEWS STORY ON LIGHTHOUSE RESIDENT KEEPERS

 

​​Learn more about becoming a Resident Light Station Keeper​
 

LOCATION

311 Johnson St

Port Washington, WI 53074

PW book cover for website (1).jpg

The Lighthouses of
PORT WASHINGTON
Marie A. Blunt & Allan Blunt

JUST PUBLISHED

AVAILABLE NOW
Price includes shipping

 

ABOUT US

The Port Washington Historical Society was founded in 1991. Over the years the organization has demonstrated its strong volunteer commitment as a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation, advancement and dissemination of the history of the Port Washington area.

ADDRESS

Port Washington Historical Society

P.O. Box 491
Port Washington, WI 53074

Phone: 262-268-9150

porthistinfo@gmail.com

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