Minnesota Historical Society X Odyssey Resorts
Light the Future,
One Pint at a Time
Split Rock Lighthouse has weathered Lake Superior's storms for over a century. Now, you can help preserve this Minnesota icon for the next 100 years simply by enjoying a locally crafted beer.
Your Next Beer Makes History
When Bent Paddle Brewing created Split Rock Light Lager, they didn't just craft a refreshing beer. They created a way for Minnesotans to become preservation heroes. This exclusive lager, available only at select Odyssey Resorts restaurants, turns every pint into preservation power.
Here's how it works: $2 from every Split Rock Light Lager sold goes directly to the Light the Future campaign, a $1 million endowment fund dedicated to preserving Split Rock Lighthouse. Thanks to two anonymous foundations, your contribution is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000. That means your beer purchase doubles its impact.
Why Split Rock Needs You Now
Perched high on a cliff above Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse endures extreme weather year-round. The older it gets, the more work it takes to maintain its historic structures—the lighthouse, keeper's houses, and other century-old buildings that transport 150,000+ annual visitors back in time.
The Light the Future fund ensures this iconic landmark continues to inspire perspective seekers for generations. Your support frees up resources for new exhibits and improvements while creating sustainable funding that keeps the lighthouse shining bright through Superior's fiercest storms.
The Light the Future fund ensures this iconic landmark continues to inspire perspective seekers for generations. Your support frees up resources for new exhibits and improvements while creating sustainable funding that keeps the lighthouse shining bright through Superior's fiercest storms.
Ready to Pour It Forward?
Every Split Rock Light Lager you enjoy this summer helps preserve one of Minnesota's most photographed landmarks. With matching funds available, there's never been a better time to raise a glass to history.
Learn More About Light the Future For many Minnesotans, Split Rock Lighthouse is our first experience of history brought to life. Let's make that experience count for the next generation.
