A New Endowment Fund to Preserve Split Rock Lighthouse
Image by Hayes Scriven
Once you see Split Rock Lighthouse, you’ll never forget it. Nestled high on a cliff above the frigid waters of Lake Superior, it’s one of the most iconic lighthouses in the country. And you can help preserve Split Rock for generations to come.
Two anonymous foundations have teamed up to create Light the Future, a $1 million endowed preservation fund. Annual payouts from this fund will keep the lighthouse and historic buildings in top quality so future generations can experience this beautiful place. The best part? The foundations will match your donations dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000, and we only need $74,000 more to reach our goal!
Why now? Thanks to exquisite preservation, visiting Split Rock today is like stepping back in time more than 100 years. But every year, Split Rock endures extreme weather, which takes its toll on the century-old lighthouse, keeper’s houses, and other historic structures. The older it gets, the more work it takes to maintain. Light the Future is your chance to keep the lighthouse shining for the next 100 years.
For many Minnesotans, the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse is our first experience of history brought to life. Let’s make that experience count. Give today and Light the Future for the next generation.
Benefits of the Light the Future Endowment Fund: Provides a reliable income for maintaining Split Rock, offers tax-deductible and smart donation options for donors, and creates a lasting legacy to encourage more community support.
Your Gift DOUBLED up to $500,000
Here’s what you make possible with your gift:
You preserve Split Rock’s shine for 150,000+ visitors each year.
You free up more resources for new exhibits and improvements.
You create a sustainable funding source for future generations.
Light the FutureEndowment Fund keeps Split Rock Lighthouse in pristine condition, freeing up more resources to bring this historic place to life. This is a taste of what’s possible with your support:
Enlighten young minds
Each year, 150,000+ Minnesotans of all ages visit Split Rock Lighthouse. Guided tours and state-of-the-art exhibits spark a lifelong interest in history and a love of learning in every visitor.
Discover the past
Split Rock is where historical stories get woven into your personal story. You’re bound to create memories to last a lifetime when surrounded by one of the most beautifully preserved places in the country.
Inspire with new exhibits
About one in five of all MNHS visits takes place at Split Rock Lighthouse. Illuminating new and rotating exhibits will spark a lifelong interest in history and a love of learning in every visitor.
