Wrapping Up The 2026 Archaeological Field Season
As summer winds down, so does the archaeological field season at Colonial Michilimackinac. What did we learn in 2026?
As summer winds down, so does the archaeological field season at Colonial Michilimackinac. What did we learn in 2026?
We have passed the midpoint of the 2026 archaeology field season, so it’s time for an update!
The 2026 archaeological field season at Colonial Michilimackinac begins the first week of June, but the excitement has already begun!
Join us as we celebrate the American Revolution with special events, daily programs, and more, and learn all about what’s new for 2026.
The 2025 field season at Colonial Michilimackinac wrapped up August 23 with finds including glass seed beads, iron tools, and a rare metal-wrapped textile fragment. Long-time readers will also note that the tree stump has also been removed! Learn more here:
Remember the end of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” as the Ark of the Covenant is being wheeled into the giant warehouse for storage? Want to know how that relates to a three-year project concluding at Mackinac State Historic Parks? Read on:
We’re past the halfway point of the archaeological field season. What have we learned?
It’s spring, and while many people think of gardening, archaeologists think of excavating. The 2025 archaeological field season at Colonial Michilimackinac has begun! Get re-acquainted with the dig site here:
Thanks to a onetime influx of infrastructure money, Mackinac State Historic Parks is in the middle of a construction boom. Archaeological potential is considered during project planning, and testing and monitoring are carried out when appropriate. Here is a rundown of what’s been a very busy winter:
