Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Park Museum
Dunkirk Lighthouse
Working hours:
Highlights
1. 61 foot tower still has its original third order Fresnel lens
2. Originally established in 1827
3. Refitted with a 3rd-order Fresnel lens and lantern in 1857 and remains today.
4. In 1875-1876, a 61-foot stone tower and a beautiful Victorian residence were constructed to replace the original tower
5. The first shot of the 1812 War was fired near the west bank of the lighthouse.
6. The waters of Lake Erie off Dunkirk have been the site of several notable shipwrecks
Key Details
1. May and June, open 10 am to 2 pm
2. July and August, open 10 am to 4 pm
2. September and October, open 10 am to 2 pm
3. Cost for Tours: $12 adult; $5 child
4. Seniors, Veterans, Students: $10
5. Family cost: $25
6. Bus Tours welcome with reservation, email dunkirklighthouse@gmail.com
7. No fee to walk the grounds and take pictures
8. New pavilion available for weddings and groups
9. Closed November through April
Overview
Historical site with a working lighthouse and a veterans museum. The 61-ft tower still has its original third-order Fresnel lens. The light's 27-mile range makes Dunkirk one of the most prominent on Lake Erie with an extensive collection of military and maritime artifacts. Take in an amazing view of Lake Erie from the Lighthouse Observation Deck.
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