Lighthouses in Wisconsin

Join PBS Wisconsin in Manitowoc for a free community screening of the all-new film Wisconsin Lighthouses! Seating is general admission, no ticket required. Wisconsin lighthouses highlight the power and attractiveness of these iconic structures. The program explores their history, their idyllic surroundings, their unique architecture, the people who called these lighthouses home, and the delicate they shed on a bygone era.

Immediately after the film, join us for a panel discussion titled “Reviving the History of the Wisconsin Lighthouse.” We will shine a delicate on the pioneering ways Wisconsinites tell the luxurious history of our state’s lighthouses. Listen to a panel of experts discuss the beauty, significance and challenges of sharing the history of the Wisconsin Lighthouse through film, immersive storytelling and cutting-edge technology.

Drop by before 7 p.m. to be among the first to see the interactive companion to “Wisconsin Lighthouses: Illuminating Cana Island.” This 3D feature on pbswisconsin.org will allow digital “guests” to explore the Cana Island Lighthouse both inside and outside. See for yourself at the interactive exhibition in the theater lobby!