About this episode

This episode discusses the history and community efforts surrounding Point Betsie Lighthouse and its battle against erosion.

Like most beachy lighthouses, Point Betsie battled shifting sands for its whole lifetime, now shielded by at least three methods of erosion control to keep the light shining! Point Betsie Lighthouse is a standing testament to what a community can do (whether that's saving a lighthouse, building a road, or saving lives) when they work together. Liked this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.com References: Point Betsie Lighthouse | Lighthouse Friends Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse Annual Reports of the Lighthouse Board| National Archives and Records Administration

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily Straight, Vincent Bailey

Topics covered

• lighthouses
• community efforts
• erosion control
• history
• travel

Keywords

• Point Betsie Lighthouse
• erosion control
• community
• lighthouse history
• travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, National Archives and Records Administration

Places: Point Betsie Lighthouse

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