Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state. Our “jewels of light” shine brightly again with the groups now taking on their preservation. Sally will start with a brief lighthouse history, the National Lighthouse Preservation Act, deaccessioning of lights by the US Coast Guard, the groups taking on the lights and the challenges they face and the kinds of preservation taking place around the state. Then, most importantly, she'll take us on a tour around the State and tell us about all of the “Ladies” of the Lights.

Sally Frye is currently Secretary/Treasurer on the statewide Michigan Lighthouse Alliance board which is a network of all of the organizations responsible for preserving/restoring the lighthouses of Michigan. She obtained her Master’s in Historic Preservation Degree from Eastern Michigan university (EMU) in December 2012 and is currently helping ERAHS with their collection inventory. Sallyhas been involved in lighthouse work for 20+ years serving on many local lighthouse boards. She leads statewide lighthouse tours, has written and initiated/managed many educational programs for adults and children for/about local lighthouses and historical societies. Sally is experienced with historic research, genealogy, National Register nominations, writing non-profit organizational documents, volunteer coordination and preservation techniques. She is a member of many preservation organizations including: Michigan Museum Association, MHPN, Historical Society of Michigan and the National Trust. She is the founder of the Acme Heritage Society and currently serving as President.