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!
Thomas Nuttall was the first botanist to visit the straits, arriving by birchbark canoe on August 12, 1810. That summer, described 20 species for science, including thimbleberry. Meet naturalist Kyle
Grand opening and awards reception for the 2026 juried art exhibition at The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, Echoes of the Island: A Journey Through Time. Co-sponsored by
After losing Fort Mackinac and failing to take it back during the War of 1812, American soldiers returned to Fort Mackinac in 1815. These soldiers not only played an important
The wooded paths of Mackinac Island State Park abound in spring wildflowers and colorful songbirds. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall behind Fort Mackinac (Huron Road) for a meandering walk to enjoy
By October, autumn on Mackinac Island is in full splendor, and the island has attracted visitors to gaze in its autumnal beauty for hundreds of years. Author Constance Fenimore Woolson, for instance, wrote of the “gorgeous autumn tints on the trees.”
Have an interest in the blacksmith shop on the island? Love the black-powder weapons programs at Fort Mackinac and Colonial Michilimackinac? Ever wondered how you can help out? Learn more here:
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.
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:
