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Katie Reimer of Marshfield, Wis.; Barb Chenier of Escanaba; and Diane Reimer of Eagle River, Wis.; examine and discuss a display of antique woodworking tools while visiting the Delta County Historical Museum on Friday. (R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press)

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Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba is open today from 1 to 4 p.m. for the second and final day of the Holiday Open House. (R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press)

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From left, Barbara and Joe Muehlhaus, Escanaba residents and visitors to Sand Point Lighthouse on Boxing Day, pause while enjoying cookies and apple cider to pose for a photo with volunteers Ellie Hanson and Liz Deneau. (R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press)

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This pencil drawing of the Sand Point Lighthouse by William Arnold, once of Stonington, now hangs on the second floor of the Sand Point Lighthouse. (R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press)

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ESCANABA — The Sand Point Lighthouse and the Delta County Historical Museum, both operated by The Delta County Historical Society, welcomed guests Friday afternoon and will again be open from 1 to 4 p.m. today.

The two buildings in Escanaba — the lighthouse, first built in 1867, and the museum, which has operated since 1956 — are usually only open between Memorial Day at the end of May and Labor Day in early September. But for the two days after Christmas, the Historical Society opens its doors to the public so locals and winter visitors may enjoy a unique open house, complete with cookies and cider in the lighthouse kitchen. The special holiday event has been an annual tradition since 1990.

Though the open house is free, donations are accepted and help sustain the premises.

The lighthouse and museum are found on Sand Point in Escanaba — on Water Plant Road, also called Beaumier Way, off the easternmost end of Ludington Street.