War of 1812 Weekend
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
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
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:
Mackinac State Historic Parks offers 10 stunning wedding venues throughout its family of historic sites and state parks. Learn about them here:
The 1880s represent an interesting time in US Army history, as the “old army” of the Civil War was meeting the emerging “new army” more recognizable today. This can be seen in the men who served as officers at Fort Mackinac.
As the calendar flips to 2025, the Mackinac State Historic Parks team is hard at work protecting, preserving, and presenting the rich history of the Straits of Mackinac by creating new exhibits, galleries, and tours, improving visitor experiences, celebrating a major anniversary, expanding our collections area and library, and finishing major infrastructure improvements on Mackinac Island.
As we gather this Thanksgiving, may we be grateful for a bountiful harvest, the natural wonders around us, and family and friends to share them with, just as William and Amanda Ferry did in 1831.
As the idea for Mackinac National Park was being debated in the Senate and House in the mid-1870s, the idea had a few factors working in its favor: one, the
Mackinac National Park was created in 1875. However, the question of how the amenities of such a park would be paid for persisted. One solution was to grant leaseholds on
Mackinac National Park was created in 1875 as the United States’ second national park, three years after Yellowstone. What were some features of the national park? Why did the park
