Artist-in-Residence Program with Needlepoint Artist Mercedes Bowyer
‘The Role of Needlework Samplers in Early American Femail Education’ will discuss a brief history of needlework and how it went from a daily activity based on need, to an
‘The Role of Needlework Samplers in Early American Femail Education’ will discuss a brief history of needlework and how it went from a daily activity based on need, to an
This two-hour workshop will introduce participants to the natural power and beauty of water using watercolor paints and inks on paper, in both a traditional and a non-tradition approach. After
Theater artist Kamryn Marck will host a program at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center. More information to come soon!
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:
In the late 18th century, a small number of sailing vessels crisscrossed the upper Great Lakes. Each vessel only required a few sailors to operate, with diverse crews that involved enslaved individuals.
Mackinac State Historic Parks offers 10 stunning wedding venues throughout its family of historic sites and state parks. Learn about them here:
In 2024 Mackinac State Historic Parks accessioned 365 objects into our permanent collection. Here are a few:
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.
Last month, we shared the story of a small boat from the reconstructed sloop Welcome, which was transferred to MSHP from the Maritime Heritage Alliance of Traverse City. A few weeks later, our staff returned to Traverse City pick up two large models of Welcome. The MHA is streamlining their historic maritime collection of small craft and interpretive objects, and MSHP and the Maritime Heritage Alliance have a long history of collaborating to preserve and interpret Great Lakes maritime history.
