Early Color Photography on Mackinac Island
Autochrome Lumiere’s were among the earliest forms of color photography – and this exciting advancement was used on Mackinac Island!
Autochrome Lumiere’s were among the earliest forms of color photography – and this exciting advancement was used on Mackinac Island!
Long before tourism was established as a major driver on Mackinac Island, Sugar Loaf was a popular attraction. Learn more about this majestic natural curiosity.
William Whistler joined the United States Army in 1801 and served for more than 60 years, including three stints at Fort Mackinac. Today we take a dive into our collection and look at two fine pistols that belonged to Whistler.
Let’s revisit an article originally posted in 1875 exploring the newly created Mackinac National Park.
The G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Celebration is the kickoff to the events season for our friends group Mackinac Associates, named in honor of former Governor G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams. But who was Gov. Williams and why is he important to Mackinac State Historic Parks?
As we commemorate the 150th anniversary, let’s revisit an article titled “Beautiful Mackinac,” originally published June 4, 1875, to celebrate Mackinac National Park.
Over the past two centuries, dozens of amateur and professional botanists have documented the rich natural history of Mackinac Island. To date, about 600 species of wild plants have been identified on Mackinac Island, including 270 wildflowers. Read on to learn more.
“If there ever was an epic of peril and of rescue this was one.”
When you visit the Straits of Mackinac this summer, we invite you to slow down (or even sit down) and ponder the earth beneath your feet. You never know – you may reveal evidence of ancient life which thrived in very different waters, nearly 400 million years ago!
