Archaeology Update
The second half of the field season was even richer in artifacts than the beginning. Gunflints and buttons continued to be found throughout the excavation.
The second half of the field season was even richer in artifacts than the beginning. Gunflints and buttons continued to be found throughout the excavation.
Captain George Etherington was Michilimackinac’s commander during the fall of the fort on June 2, 1763. Improbably, he lost a second garrison during the American Revolution.
For over 200 years, Michilimackinac, and later Mackinac Island, were centers of the Great Lakes fur trade. Every summer, merchants based at Michilimackinac or on the island shipped tons of
Today, visitors to Colonial Michilimackinac will meet interpreters representing members of the 8th, or King’s, Regiment of Foot, which served at the fort from 1774 to 1781. The men of
Jim Evans isn’t a stranger to attention. Entering his 47th season as a historical interpreter at Colonial Michilimackinac, Jim is a fan-favorite among visitors and employees alike. However, Jim is
With the coming of spring, MSHP archaeology staff has wrapped up their winter work and are turning their thoughts to the new field season.
Although there aren’t any big anniversaries to celebrate this year, there will be a number of exciting special events throughout the summer at Colonial Michilimackinac. From June to September, two
It’s mid-April. Taxes are due in just a few days- have you filed yet? In the 18th century, British citizens around the world, including at remote Canadian outposts like Michilimackinac,
How does the commanding officer at Michilimackinac during the American Revolution relate to Alexander Hamilton? Quite directly, it turns out!