U.S 250th Commemorative Ornament Now available at Nielsen’s Jewelers, Zelek Flower Shop and Lolipop’s Boutique & Gifts The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation has commissioned ChemArt Company of Lincoln Rhode Island (a U.S. Company) to design a U.S 250th Commemorative Lighthouse ornament for the 2025 Christmas season. Beacon Design by ChemArt creates custom keepsake ornaments made 100% in the USA from solid… Read more →
The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. hopes area residents will cast a ballot for the Lorain Lighthouse on Lake Erie. For the past twelve years, the Lorain Lighthouse has been named the best lighthouse in the “Best of Lake Erie” contest sponsored by Cleveland -based Lake Erie Living magazine. This year’s Lake Erie Living magazine’s voting for the best lighthouse on… Read more →
Looking for a gift idea for Mom on Mother’s Day? How about a gift certificate for a Lorain Lighthouse “Sunset” dinner – The perfect way to honor your mother and treat her to a great dinner paired with wine plus a fantastic Lake Erie sunset. Gift certificates are also available for a tour of the Lighthouse? Call 440-752-8955 to get… Read more →
The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring an “Octoberfest” at the Lighthouse, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The Octoberfest is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m and the cost is $100 per person. Purchase Tickets The Octoberfest menu includes the following: Bratwurst & kraut with pretzel buns cheese pierogis with sauteed onions hot potato salad cabbage and spaetzli with bacon… Read more →
We are now taking reservations for our fabulous Sunset Dinners (available starting March 1st) and tours of the inside of the historic Lorain Lighthouse – for more information and to purchase tickets, visit Sunset Dinners & Tours page Read more →
Give a Lighthouse Gift Certificate for birthdays, anniversaries or any other special occasion!!! The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation has gift certificates available for purchase for our Lighthouse “Sunset” Dinners and Lighthouse Tours. To purchase a Sunset Wine Dinner gift certificate, call Ron at 440-752-8955. To purchase Lighthouse Tour gift certificate, call Ron at 440-752-8955. All major credit cards accepted. Read more →
Any person and/or group may schedule a private special event (wedding, anniversary or special occasion) at the Lighthouse. All private special events will be required to submit a Special Event Application – 2023 to the Lighthouse Foundation for review. Rental fees are outlined on the application. Read more →
The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, Inc., an IRC section 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit, charitable foundation, was created in 1989 and incorporated on December 26, 1989 under the laws of the State of Ohio and commenced operations on January 1, 1990, to spearhead the preservation of the Lorain Lighthouse. It was also established to maintain the history and integrity of Lorain’s Waterfront. … Read more →
The summer of 2021, Christopher and Julie First visited the Lorain Lighthouse with our volunteers Frank Sipkovsky and Jim Lumadue. The intent of their visit was to film the Lighthouse for a video presentation to be added to their website – First to Travel. They filmed from our boat, from the lighthouse area itself (launching a drone as well) and… Read more →