“Lights of the Lakes” is entertaining and educational. The photography of the lighthouses and shipwrecks was outstanding. Members came away with a better understanding of the treacherous hazards on the Great Lakes. Phil is very knowledgeable and the proof is in his program and his photography.”
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WEST ALLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
“It was a wonderful program and people are still telling me how much they liked it.”
— Carol Mitchell, Friends of the West Allis Public Library
OZAUKEE COUNTY SENIOR CONFERENCE – Grafton
“Thank you for helping to educate the Seniors of our County.”
— The Ozaukee County Senior Conference Committee
SOUTH SHORE YACHT CLUB AUXILIARY – Milwaukee
“The SSYC Auxiliary would like to thank you for making our June meeting a wonderful event! Your presentation covered so much yet flowed so well. Everyone was interested and I was personally amazed at how much information and background you had collected on each lighthouse. Thank you for sharing it with us!”
GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Your program is outstanding. I can’t say more. – Bob Roesler, President, Greenfield Historical Society
MENOMONEE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
“We really enjoyed the presentation. I knew there were a lot of lighthouses around the Great Lakes but had no idea there were so many. It was nice that he included the history and the original and the now pictures. You could tell he is really passionate about lighthouses. Glad I went.”
– Program Attendee
MENASHA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
“Thanks for your fantastic presentation of the lighthouses on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. The Library staff, attendees and the Menasha Historical Society were very enthusiastic in telling me how informative your program was.” – Nicholas Jevne, MHS President
DICKSON HOLLOW – Menomonee Falls
“A fun and unique show that increases feelings of joy and pride in the maritime history of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The multi-media show has clear and crisp photos shown while your quintessential tour guide Phillip L. Block shares his expertise.” – Darlene Carlson, Program Participant
HALES CORNERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
“The Hales Corners Historical Society presented a program, “Lights of the Lakes,” by Phillip Block. Our audience was transfixed, and afterwards, asked more questions than any program before. On behalf of our Society, I can most assuredly recommend “Lights of the Lakes” as a HIT-storical program for any organization.” –
President, Hales Corners Historical Society
PEWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
“I really enjoyed the presentation. Phil frequently interjected details or a story about a lighthouse, keeper, or city. You could tell that lighthouses have been his passion for over 25 years. I learned a lot and was glad I came!”
– Program Attendee
