Shipwreck Museum’s 50th Anniversary Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Ceremonies –
November 10, 2025
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society wants to thank the more than three thousand people who showed up for our daytime memorial…it was a day that few of us will ever forget.
We’d also like to thank the hundreds of thousands of viewers that watched our livestream of the evening memorial.
The Fitzgerald families were truly honored that so many people were present and tuned-in to remember their lost loved ones.
If you missed either memorial they are now up on YouTube, which we’ve also shared below.
Respectfully,
The Board of Directors and Staff of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
2PM CEREMONY
GLSHS YouTube Link
7PM CEREMONY
GLSHS YouTube Link
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum has become one of Michigan’s most popular destinations in the cultural tourism industry, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors each season. Museum patrons learn about the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes at the Whitefish Point Light Station, an historic site on the National Register of Historic Places. We are also home of the Whitefish Point Light Tower, which has been in continuous operation since 1861, making it the oldest operating lighthouse on Lake Superior.
2026 Employment Opportunities
The Shipwreck Society is hiring full-time and part-time seasonal positions for 2026, with most positions starting in late April/early May, and ending on October 31. We are looking for motivated individuals for the following positions:
- RETAIL SALES CLERK
- HISTORICAL INTERPRETER
- MUSEUM CUSTODIAN
Employment Opportunities
2026 Employment Opportunities
The Shipwreck Society is hiring full-time and part-time seasonal positions for 2026, with most positions starting in late April/early May, and ending on October 31. We are looking for motivated individuals for the following positions:
- RETAIL SALES CLERK
- HISTORICAL INTERPRETER
- MUSEUM CUSTODIAN
Museum 2025 Season
The Shipwreck Museum is open to the public seasonally from May 1 to October 31; and the Weather Bureau Building is open to the public during the summer months.
Stay updated on events and news announcements!
Museum 2025 Season
The Shipwreck Museum is open to the public seasonally from May 1 to October 31; and the Weather Bureau Building is open to the public during the summer months.
Stay updated on events and news announcements!
