Shipwreck Museum’s Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Ceremony

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, which will be livestreamed for the public. Under no circumstances will the evening ceremony for the family members of the Edmund Fitzgerald be open to the public.

The live stream link of the evening ceremony will be made available prior to the ceremony via our website and social media channels.

Edmund Fitzgerald Media Kit