The 28th Crisp Point Lighthouse Conference is scheduled for July 18, 2026 (usually the third Saturday of July). We will meet at 9:00 a.m. for check-in and a light breakfast at the Whitefish Township Community Center, located at 7052 N. M-123, Paradise, MI 49768. We are planning a very special summer conference for this year. We will be giving everyone an update on the current happenings and future happenings at Crisp Point starting at around 10:00 a.m. Next we will have a presentation by Bruce Lynn and Ken Czapski about Life-Saving Stations that were on Lake Superior, with a big focus on Vermilion, which is the last station still existing of this architecture type. Bruce Lynn is the Executive Director at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point. Architect Ken Czapski is a 2025 Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree and a founding member of SOS Vermilion. Lunch will be around 11:30 am and it will be catered again by a local business.

1. Quality Inn Newberry (https://www.facebook.com/qualityinnnewberry), One night stay, $170 value.


2. Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and Pub (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tahquamenon-Falls-Brewery-and-Pub/1947958735285671), two $50 gift certificates.


3. Evening Star Motel (https://www.facebook.com/EveningStarMotels), one night stay, value $135.


4. Pleasant Moose Lodge (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057411400991), one night stay, value $190.


5. Oswald's Bear Ranch (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678395428) two baskets that each include: book, 1 free vehicle pass, t-shirt, and color changing mug value $80 each,


6. Seder's Pizza (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027918597298), $25 gift certificate.


7. A Piece of Paradise Gift Shop (https://www.facebook.com/people/A-Piece-Of-Paradise/100054201533609/), $25 gift certificate.


8. Tahquamenon General Store (https://tahquamenongeneralstore.com/), rock scoop with bag (value $20).


9. Pine Stump Cook Shack and Drinkery (https://pinestumpjunction.com/), two $25 gift certificates.


10. Circle K Gas Station, Newberry (https://www.circlek.com/), six $25 gift cards.


11. Patsy Miller (Patsy's Creations) (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567346577676#), sodalight bigfoot art, (value $75.47).


12. McDonald's of Saint Ignace (https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html), ten free Breakfast combo meals.


13. Timber Charlies (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076229216745#), two $15 gift certificates.


14. Paradise Recreational Sports (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063784923284#), Paradise logo hat (value $25).


15. Gateway Motel (https://www.gatewaynewberry.com/), one night's stay (value $135).


16. Subway of Newberry (https://restaurants.subway.com/united-states/mi/newberry), ten $20 gift cards.


17. BP Amoco (https://map.bp.com/en-US/US/gas-station/newberry/bp/04516385321614986800100000000000), four $25 gift cards.


18. Paradise Lakeside Lodge (https://paradiselakefrontlodge.com/), gift certificate for one night's stay (value $300).


19. Judy Haupt, Crisp Point Quilt (value $TBA).


20. Jack and Margaret Messer, Smart Bird Feeder(value $45).


21. Jack and Margaret Messer, Juicing Cup(value $18).


22. Jack and Margaret Messer, Wooden box with honey and maple syrup (value $40).


23. Jack and Margaret Messer, Battery operated fuel transfer pump, perfect for fueling a generator or lawn mower(value $15).
     

All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to attend. Call Linda McKinney at 317-446-1280 if you have any questions (or email Linda at linda@crisppointlighthouse.org).

If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the area when you come for the conference, see our lodging page.