General Info

It's the 1880s. Hear it. Experience it. Live it. On a southern bluff of Mackinac Island, towering 150 feet above the majestic Straits of Mackinac, stands a fort once occupied by 18th-century British Redcoats and 19th-century American soldiers. This is Fort Mackinac, a military compound that holds significant history spanning several centuries. But in this military fort, history isn’t simply words on a marker or artifacts enclosed in glass cases. At Fort Mackinac, history is alive. And you’re a part of it! Step inside and hear bugle music, rifle fire, a cannon blast, and the rapid tapping of Morse code. Dance to a 19th century tune, drill with soldiers, play Victorian children’s games. It’s the 1880s. Imagine it. And then walk inside and live it.

LOCATION 7127 Huron Road Mackinac Island, Michigan 49757 GPS Coordinates: N 45-degrees 85.306 W 84-degrees 61.778 Enter the fort through the south sally port facing Mackinac Island’s Main Street or take a carriage and enter from the north side along Huron Road. Pets on leashes are welcome.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Click here for a calendar of events for all Mackinac State Historic Parks sites.