Shipwreck Museum’s Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Ceremony
7:00 PM Livestream Link
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society will hold an outdoor public remembrance service for the 50th Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial at Whitefish Point on Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
PLAN AHEAD – WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Outdoor Shelter: NO tent or seating* will be setup for the outdoor public ceremony, as November can have volatile weather that would cause more harm than good. Check the weather forecast prior to traveling to Whitefish Point, and know your limits.
(*seating will be provided for speakers and individuals ringing the bell.) - Parking: LIMITED parking is available at Whitefish Point. No RVs, Campers, or trailers will be allowed to park in the PAVED parking areas. Once paved parking areas are filled, be prepared to park along the shoulder of the road prior to reaching Whitefish Point.
- No Shuttle Services: Be prepared to walk the distance from where you parked to get to Whitefish Point. Know your limits!
- Museum Closed: The Museum will be closed to the public. Restrooms will be open.
- Grounds Cleared: In order to make room (and parking available) for Fitzgerald families driving-in for the evening ceremony, daytime visitors will be asked to leave the grounds by 5PM.
A ceremony for family members only will take place at 7:00 PM. Under no circumstances will the evening ceremony for the family members of the Edmund Fitzgerald be open to the public.
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society will livestream this special event on Monday, 11/10/25 at 6:30pm, remembering the 29 men who lost their lives 50 years ago on the Edmund Fitzgerald. This memorial service is going to be emotional, respectful, and memorable. The ceremony starts at 7pm.
At 6:30 we will show you our first trailer of the Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim that took place this summer.
***Please note*** The weather will be unpredictable that day and power goes out often in Paradise, MI. If that happens give us a few minutes to get generators going and get back on the air.
11/05/25 – NO MORE MEDIA REQUESTS
We are preparing for the ceremonial services on 11/10/25, with all hands on deck to ensure a memorable and respectful ceremony.
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.
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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
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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.
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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!
