For 43 years, Harriet Colfax faithfully tended the harbor light at Michigan City, guiding sailors through the dangerous waters of Lake Michigan while witnessing the city's transformation from a frontier settlement to a thriving community. History Hour: Heroine of Light brings her inspiring story to life at the Barker Mansion through a presentation by local author Sandra L. Young.

Sandra has portrayed Harriet Colfax at the Old Lighthouse Museum on multiple occasions, and her deep research into Harriet's career inspired her locally-based Divine Vintage book series, published with The Wild Rose Press. Her presentation explores the courage, resilience, and lasting legacy of the woman whose light became a beacon of hope along the Indiana shoreline. Guests may arrive up to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.