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A Colonial Christmas Web Photo

A Colonial Christmas

The sun sets on the Straits of Mackinac. Fires crackle in stone hearths. The smell of treats and warm beverages fill the crisp winter air. Laughter, conversation, and more can be heard emanating from inside the palisaded walls. It’s ‘A Colonial Christmas’ at Colonial Michilimackinac, where the traditions of the 17th and 18th century are alive for all to explore. December 9.

2023 - Membership Assistant

Career Opportunity - Membership Assistant

Mackinac State Historic Parks is hiring for a Membership Assistant. This position supports the work of Mackinac Associates. Maintaining an accurate data base of membership and donor information, provide acknowledgement of membership dues and other donations through benefit packets and thank you letters, respond to member inquiries, and assist to increase and retain members and donors. This position will also assist with digital communications including social media.

A rendering of the new Milliken Nature Center at Arch Rock.

Arch Rock Plaza Closure

The Arch Rock Plaza area will be closed starting Monday, September 11 through at least April, 2024, for construction of the Milliken Nature Center.

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A Colonial Christmas

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

The sun sets on the Straits of Mackinac. Fires crackle in stone hearths. The smell of treats and warm beverages fill the crisp winter air. Laughter, conversation, and more can... Read more »

Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting

Wixom, MI

A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission held at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Lyon Meadows Conference Center in New Hudson.

Featured Blogs

The Mackinac Walrus

Unusual things have been found on Mackinac Island and the Straits of Mackinac over the years. But a walrus skull? That might be the most unusual of all. Read on for the amazing story of how it ended up in the Straits:

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