Join MNHS in commemorating the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of its sinking in Lake Superior. You can participate in person or online for the annual beacon lighting or for a special panel discussion at the Minnesota History Center.
Annual Memorial Beacon Lighting
Split Rock Lighthouse
November 10, 2025
Ceremony starts at 4 pm CST
The Annual Memorial Beacon Lighting will take place at Split Rock Lighthouse on November 10, 2025 at 4pm. This reverent annual tradition pays homage to the brave crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald and all those lost within Lake Superior's waters.
If you plan on attending, make sure to get your tickets soon, as space is limited! Tickets cover the price of admission to Split Rock Lighthouse all day on November 10. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and dress for the weather.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to use offsite parking offered in Silver Bay as parking at the historic site will be limited.
Located near the Silver Bay Business Park (near Black Beach Inn Hotel)
150 Mensing Dr, Silver Bay, MN 55614
GPS Coordinates: 47°18'00.3"N 91°15'02.5"W
Free shuttles will run between the offsite lot and Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site.
Please plan to arrive between 1 and 3 pm at the offsite lot to allow enough time to reach the site.
The last shuttle departs at 3:15 pm.
Annual Commemoration Livestream
November 10, 2025
Livestream begins at 4 pm CST
For those unable to attend the beacon lighting in person, a livestream of the ceremony will be aired on the Minnesota Historical Society's YouTube page and Split Rock Lighthouse's Facebook page.