2025 Collections Acquisitions
What did we acquire in 2025? Read on to find out!
What did we acquire in 2025? Read on to find out!
Mackinac State Historic Parks is pleased to announce the artists selected for the eighth annual Mackinac Island Artist-in-Residence program. The program is housed on the remodeled second floor of the
Owing to construction delays, Dousman’s Mill Historic Site will not operate in 2026.
In January 1776, the residents of Michilimackinac had a major problem. Montreal, the city at the other end of the supply line feeding Michilimackinac, was under rebel control.
The wooded paths of Mackinac Island State Park abound in spring wildflowers and colorful songbirds.
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.”
Every night, at the stroke of twelve, soldiers could be heard marching to roll call. The only problem? There were no soldiers there. Fort Fright is based on French tales told at Michilimackinac. Enjoy “Soldier Ghosts,” from “Were-Wolves and Will-O-The-Wisps.”
The 2025 field season at Colonial Michilimackinac wrapped up August 23 with finds including glass seed beads, iron tools, and a rare metal-wrapped textile fragment. Long-time readers will also note that the tree stump has also been removed! Learn more here:
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:
