Tragedy & Heroism at Mackinac
“If there ever was an epic of peril and of rescue this was one.”
“If there ever was an epic of peril and of rescue this was one.”
Mackinac State Historic Parks offers 10 stunning wedding venues throughout its family of historic sites and state parks. Learn about them here:
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.
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse has served as a point in the storm and guiding beacon on the Straits of Mackinac for more than 130 years. On this National Lighthouse Day,
Not only do stereoviews and stereoscopes allow us to see these historic photos of Mackinac, but they allow us to see them in 3-D!
In 2023 we accessioned 643 objects into our collection. Let’s learn about some!
What’s the best season to visit the Straits of Mackinac? All of them! Learn a little about each season at the Straits:
What can you expect in 2024? A lot! Read more:
Enchanting. Relaxing. Magical. Mackinac evokes so many memories and images of a special place that has allowed individuals and families to create memories and unique experiences.
