Thursday was another wonderfully beautiful day at the Marquette Lighthouse! Allison and I continued to give the tours together. Unfortunately there was only one tour.
I also spent Thursday and Friday working on the outline for the museum tour. Allison and I took turns typing up the information. It is now 10 pages long!! Allison and I finished the Henry B. Smith section and continued onto the U.S. Life Saving Service portion.
Friday's weather included scattered strong thunderstorms. We were stuck inside all day because the storms seemed to only arrive on the scheduled tour times. We also had books delivered and they are now priced and out on the shelves for sale!
This coming week will include two days in a row with school groups arriving for tours of the museum and lighthouse. I have enjoyed the school visits. It is always interesting to hear what their favorite subjects are in school, what their plans are for the summer, and what was their favorite part of the tours!
[talking about the fog horn building and shipwreck]
[I tend to use my hands when I talk]
[Captain Henry J. Cleary]
A native of Port Hope, MI, Cleary sailed on a schooner for several years before joining the service at Pt. Aux Barques at age 19. He later served at Grindstone City, Tawas and Deer Park until his transfer to open Marquette’s new station. Cleary was known for his strong physique, iron nerve and a trademark black handlebar mustache.
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