Mackinac State Historic Parks turns 125 years old in 2020. Established in 1895 when the federal government shuttered the country’s second national park, Mackinac National …
With winter descending on the Straits of Mackinac, it can be difficult to image what life was like here in centuries past. When guests visit …
In 2019, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission accessioned 188 gifts and 107 purchases to the historic object and archival collection. The park purchased or …
Michilimackinac in the 18th century was an important transshipment point for the fur trade. With the abundance of material goods and huge shipments of supplies …
As you may have heard, we’re currently in the process of updating the Biddle House to include the Mackinac Island Native American Museum. This new …
For the first time in the history of Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, the second floor of the house will be available to the public. As …
Christmas in the United States is not only a federal holiday but arguably the most celebrated holiday in the country, as evidenced by more retail …
In the fall of 1911, the railroad ferry Chief Wawatam arrived in the Straits of Mackinac to begin a career which lasted 73 years. The …
There always seems to be changes this time of year – for the parks, the locals and the wildlife. After another exciting and busy season, …
Mackinac Associates’ mission is simple and encompassing: Friends Preserving and Sharing Mackinac’s Heritage. Mackinac Associates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports programs at Mackinac …
Genealogy, the study and tracing of one’s lines of descent or ancestry, has become increasingly popular in recent years. Document-rich sites like Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and …
Progress is moving forward on the Huron Road Rest Area. Mackinac State Historic Parks identified the long-standing need for an easily accessible public restroom and …
