Marblehead Lighthouse

The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society Museum occupies a restored 1880 keeper's house standing next to the lighthouse on Lake Erie's shore. The building holds collections of photographs, maritime objects, and an authentic rescue boat that tell the story of the region's water-based past.

The keeper's house was built in 1880 and served for over a century as home to the families of lighthouse workers who maintained safety on the lake. The lifesaving station, whose replica was added in 2016, originally dated to 1876 and handled emergency rescues in the peninsula's waters.

The exhibits feature photographs and maritime objects that show the connection between the peninsula and water-based life. They give visitors a sense of how important rescue operations and shipping were to the people who lived here.

The museum is accessible by land and visitors can climb the lighthouse tower to enjoy views over the lake. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are uneven and the tower stairs are steep.

The museum houses a full-size replica of a 19th-century lifesaving station that shows how rescuers were equipped and organized during that era. This reconstruction helps visitors understand how demanding and dangerous rescue work on the lake could be.