("Wickie" is a nickname associated with lighthouse keepers because one of their jobs was to trim the wick on the lighthouse lamp so it wouldn't smoke and create a sooty film on the lighthouse lens.) A "Wickie" pledges a minimum annual gift of $300 to support the operations of The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum. Consider joining the "Wickie" Circle, a special group of contributors. Visit the Donations page for more information. The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum also accepts bequests, gifts of stock, real estate, boats, and vehicles. See the Membership Link at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum for details. The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum offers its members benefits such as free admission to the museum (for members and their guests), a discount in the Lighthouse Gift & Camp Store, a quarterly newsletter, and more. ![]() Your volunteerism could be a "one-shot" contribution or a regularly scheduled donation of your talents. We welcome you to lend a hand as a docent, gift shop salesperson, or have skills in grounds maintenance, carpentry, planning special events, writing and publicity, or as an all-around helper. Our goal is to promote related educational opportunities for the benefit of all, while maintaining the historical and environmental integrity of the site. The mission of the organization is to support Benzie County in the restoration and maintenance of the Point Betsie Lighthouse facility through advocacy, fundraising and volunteers. ![]() The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, Inc, a 501(c) organization, was founded to support the restoration, preservation and maintenance of this historic landmark Under a lease agreement with the county, owner of the lighthouse, the Friends manage the Point Betsie site.
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