Fort Mackinac
Movie in the Fort: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesSettle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event.
S’mores and Meteors
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesJoin us for the night sky event of the year – the Perseid Meteor Shower! Meet at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags at 9:30 p.m. for a guided hike to Fort Holmes with a Mackinac State Historic Parks ranger and learn about the night sky, stars, a little history, and enjoy s’mores. This is […]
Fort Mackinac Then and Now
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesMackinac State Historic Parks is fortunate to have an ever-expanding collection of original objects related to the sites we preserve and interpret. These objects help us share the many stories of Mackinac with our visitors. One of the more unique pieces in the collection is an original photo album and scrapbook assembled by Edward Pratt, […]
Vintage Base Ball
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesA vintage game of “base ball” as it was meant to be played, barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac, the oldest continually used ball field in Michigan! Learn an old-fashioned cheer, watch players fined for smoking cigars on the field, and enjoy a good old-fashioned rivalry! […]
Mackinac’s Forgotten Treasures
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesOn this guided bike tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, on a nature adventure back in time. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, at the Avenue of Flags on Huron Road, we’ll explore features that are long lost, destroyed or forgotten. Along the way, you’re invited to imagine feeding animals at Deer Park, the acrid odor of […]
Underground Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesFort Mackinac saw many changes over its 115-year history. All the buildings you see in the fort today were built by soldiers, but there were many other buildings that did not survive. Join Curator of Archaeology Lynn Evans for an evening walking tour to explore the archaeological side of Fort Mackinac history. This is a […]
Movie in the Fort: The Sandlot
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesSettle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Sandlot. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event.
A Star Spangled Fourth of July
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesThe historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting. It is an 1880’s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period, performances of patriotic music, and Victorian children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in games on the fort parade ground. Don’t miss out on […]
Exploring Mackinac’s Natural Wonders
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesIn 1846, James Beven wrote, “A ramble is a pleasure which may be enjoyed at Mackinac to perfection…” Join Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall, on an afternoon ramble to explore some of the island’s most ancient natural wonders. Participant should meet behind Fort Mackinac, at the Avenue of Flags on Huron Road, where we’ll begin our […]
Movie in the Fort: Wizard of Oz
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesSettle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Wizard of Oz. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event.
