As part of the restoration of the Old Mackinac Point light station, the decision has been made to return the barn to its historic location approximately 50 feet behind the lighthouse. The barn was removed from the site in 1957, and while subsequently painted a hideous grayish-blue, has been sitting in storage to the rear of Fort Michilimackinac ever since, and is in excellent. In fact, it is sad to say prior to the recent restoration effort, MSHP took better care of the barn than they did of the lighthouse itself! Plans are for the barn to return to its original “home” this September. Congratulations must go out to Phil Porter and his visionary attitude towards Old Mackinac Point. Thanks to Phil’s leadership of MSHP, Michigan’s most visible lighthouse is finally being returned to its original glory.