British Landing
ABOUT
During the night of July 16-17, 1812, a small force of British regulars and several hundred voyageurs and Indian allies landed and occupied a height that overlooked Fort Mackinac and demanded its surrender. Lt. Porter Hanks, commander of the American garrison of 57 soldiers, had not known that war had been declared. Realizing that resistance was hopeless, Hanks capitulated without a fight.
CONTACT
ADDRESS
- 7641 British Landing Road, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
