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SUMMARY:A Colonial Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The sun sets on the Straits of Mackinac. Fires crackle in stone hearths. The smell of treats and warm beverages fill the crisp winter air. Laughter\, conversation\, and more can be heard emanating from inside the palisaded walls. It’s ‘A Colonial Christmas’ at Colonial Michilimackinac\, where the traditions of the 17th and 18th century are alive for all to explore. \nLanterns light the path in Michilimackinac where storytellers recount the various traditions of historic residents\, a retelling of the first Christmas at Mackinac in 1679\, and the church at Ste. Anne’s prepared for Christmas Mass as it would have been in the 18th century. Create crafts to take home and bring the family out on the Parade Ground for historic games. All the while\, enjoy delicious holiday snacks located throughout the fort. #thisismackinac \nAdults: $16\nChild (5-12): $10.50\nUnder 4: Free\nMackinac Associates: Free
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/a-colonial-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Michilimackinac\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270109T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T155610Z
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SUMMARY:Twilight Turtle Trek
DESCRIPTION:Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed\, track set\, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks\, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac \n**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/twilight-turtle-trek-6/2027-01-09/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270206T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270206T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T141339Z
CREATED:20261023T141339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T141339Z
UID:10001962-1801920600-1801926000@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Lyon Meadows Conference Center in New Hudson.
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/mackinac-island-state-park-commission-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Wixom\, MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270206T193000
DTSTAMP:20261016T155610Z
CREATED:20250814T132602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T155610Z
UID:10001950-1801935000-1801942200@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Twilight Turtle Trek
DESCRIPTION:Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed\, track set\, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks\, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac \n**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/twilight-turtle-trek-6/2027-02-06/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270306T193000
DTSTAMP:20261016T155610Z
CREATED:20250814T132602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T155610Z
UID:10001951-1804354200-1804361400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Twilight Turtle Trek
DESCRIPTION:Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed\, track set\, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks\, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac \n**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/twilight-turtle-trek-6/2027-03-06/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270430T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T145610Z
CREATED:20241107T190237Z
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UID:10000611-1809075600-1809104400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Fort Mackinac Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Iconic Fort Mackinac opens for the 2027 season! Enjoy lunch or a snack at the Tea Room\, take in the incredible view\, and experience the boom of the cannon. \nThe cannon blasts\, the rifles fire\, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort. \nMore than just a military outpost\, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park\, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff\, much like they do today. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/fort-mackinac-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:Fort Mackinac\, Mackinac Island\, MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270504T163000
DTSTAMP:20261023T145655Z
CREATED:20241107T192446Z
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UID:10000612-1809421200-1809448200@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Come see why some things were just meant to be seen. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse opens for the 2027 season! Experience the Fog Signal Whistle\, climb the Tower stairs\, take a guided tour of the grounds\, and explore the “Castle on the Straits.” \nA point in the storm and a guiding beacon since 1889\, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse helped passing ships navigate through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Mackinac. Authentically restored quarters and exhibits\, including the original lens\, a chance to explore the second floor of the house\, tours of the lighthouse tower\, a movie\, Shipwrecks of the Straits\, and the Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Museum make this “Castle of the Straits” a true gem of the Great Lakes. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/old-mackinac-point-lighthouse-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270505T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T145727Z
CREATED:20241108T134729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T145727Z
UID:10000614-1809507600-1809536400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Colonial Michilimackinac Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Step into Michilimackinac 1777: At War\, as Colonial Michilimackinac opens for the 2027 season and we continue our look at the American Revolution! \n\nTreasures from the past come to life at this 18th-century fort and fur trading village\, reconstructed based on historic maps and more than 60 years of archaeological excavations. As you walk through Colonial Michilimackinac\, you are stepping back in time to 1777\, as the British prepared to end the American Revolution with a decisive blow. \n\nHistoric interpreters representing voyageurs\, British soldiers\, and French-Canadian merchant families are stationed throughout the fort to answer your questions and perform demonstrations. The past and present blur into a fascinating and unmatched experience at Colonial Michilimackinac. Watch smoke billow from cannons\, mortars and muskets and see residents prepare food and tend the gardens. At one of the longest ongoing archaeological excavations in North America\, archaeologists are on site throughout the summer\, pulling history from the soil\, bit by bit.  \nLocated on the shore of the Straits of Mackinac\, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge\, the straits\, and the Upper Peninsula. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/colonial-michilimackinac-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Michilimackinac\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270506T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T145807Z
CREATED:20241108T135503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T145807Z
UID:10000615-1809594000-1809622800@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Dousman's Mill Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Discover the awesome power of the water as Dousman’s Mill opens for the 2027 season! \nExperience the power of nature as trees are turned to timber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. See sawdust fly as sawyers use axes and a massive pit saw to cut lumber by hand. Then\, witness the awesome power of the water as Mill Creek is harnessed to run Michael Dousman’s reconstructed sawmill. \nInterpreters lead engaging programs which showcase natural resources harvested at Dousman’s Mill nearly two centuries ago. Finally\, take time to explore 3.5 miles of groomed hiking trails as you enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Michigan’s North Woods. \n#thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/dousmans-mill-opening-day/
LOCATION:Dousman’s Mill\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270507T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T145853Z
CREATED:20241107T202348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T145853Z
UID:10000613-1809680400-1809709200@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:The best way to experience Mackinac Island is to know where to start. The Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center opens for the 2027 season on May 7. \nThe Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center is located on the shore at the foot of Fort Street across from Marquette Park. The Visitor’s Center is a great place to begin your tour of the island. Here you can talk to friendly staff who will answer your questions and provide you with helpful suggestions. The Visitor’s Center has well-maintained restrooms and a wide selection of Mackinac books and pamphlets. This is an ideal place to purchase tickets for Fort Mackinac\, the Mackinac Art Museum\, and the other state park historic buildings. Restrooms can also be found at the Visitor’s Center. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/mackinac-island-state-park-visitors-center-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center\, 7165 Main Street\, Mackinac Island\, MI\, 49757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270507T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T145936Z
CREATED:20241108T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T145936Z
UID:10000616-1809680400-1809709200@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Milliken Nature Center Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:The geological wonders of Mackinac\, like Arch Rock\, have awed visitors for hundreds of years. Learn about how they were formed as the Milliken Nature Center opens for the 2027 season! \nThe Milliken Nature Center accents the natural beauty of Arch Rock. The exhibit inside\, Arch Rock: Unsurpassed in Nature’s Beauty\, celebrates what was known as the “Jewel of the Mackinac National Park” and is still today known as a “Star Attraction of Mackinac Island State Park.” It features dozens of stunning historic images of Arch Rock as well as a timeline on how the arch was formed. In addition\, the center highlights geology on Mackinac Island as a whole\, from the formation of the island itself and how stunning features such as Sugarloaf Rock and Skull Cave came to be. A highlight of the center is an interactive 3D map of the island. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/milliken-nature-center-opening-day/
LOCATION:Milliken Nature Center\, Arch Rock\, Mackinac Island\, MI\, 49757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270507T163000
DTSTAMP:20261023T150041Z
CREATED:20241108T144215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T150041Z
UID:10000619-1809684000-1809707400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Be Inspired as The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum\, part of Historic Downtown Mackinac\, opens for the 2027 season! Explore our juried art exhibition\, Legendary Mackinac\, in the second floor changing gallery. \nNowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. In complement to the natural beauty of Mackinac Island\, The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum allows visitors to experience fine and decorative arts inspired by Mackinac through the ages. \nOne of the most diverse art museums in the region\, the museum’s collection offers no shortage of beauty and history – from hand-beaded Native American garments and 17th and 18th-century maps of the Great Lakes\, to one-of-a-kind pieces from the height of Mackinac Island’s Victorian era. Original photographs from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century present the beauty of Mackinac as captured by the camera’s eye. Featured are the works of William H. Gardiner\, including dozens of his famed early-twentieth century hand-tinted views. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/the-richard-jane-manoogian-mackinac-art-museum-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T143959Z
CREATED:20241108T144952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T143959Z
UID:10000620-1809766800-1809777600@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge
DESCRIPTION:TO REGISTER: runmackinac.com \nThe eighth annual Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge will start at Fort Mackinac at 9:00 a.m. and passes all of the historic and natural wonders Mackinac Island State Park has to offer! This challenging but fun course starts runners inside iconic Fort Mackinac then passes by Arch Rock\, the Mackinac Island Service Camp Scout Barracks\, Sugarloaf Rock\, Point Lookout\, the Mackinac Island cemeteries including the historic Post Cemetery\, Fort Holmes\, and finally winds down by the Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence and finishes outside Fort Mackinac. #thisismackinac #runmackinac \nTO REGISTER: runmackinac.com
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/fort2fort-five-mile-challenge-3/
LOCATION:Fort Mackinac\, Mackinac Island\, MI
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270508T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T155105Z
CREATED:20241108T150636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T155105Z
UID:10001967-1809766800-1809795600@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Residents Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:For residents of Mackinac\, Cheboygan\, or Emmet counties\, for one weekend\, we discount the admission prices for all of our sites to what they were when we first began operating our modern museum programs for the public in 1958. (.50 cents adults\, .25 cents children). Thank you for supporting Mackinac State Historic Parks! \nThis special offer includes residents of Mackinac\, Cheboygan and Emmet counties. Proof of residency is required (e.g. driver’s license). Special rate only offered upon arrival. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/residents-appreciation-day-2/2027-05-08/
LOCATION:Mackinac State Historic Parks
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270509T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T155105Z
CREATED:20241108T150636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T155105Z
UID:10001966-1809853200-1809882000@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Residents Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:For residents of Mackinac\, Cheboygan\, or Emmet counties\, for one weekend\, we discount the admission prices for all of our sites to what they were when we first began operating our modern museum programs for the public in 1958. (.50 cents adults\, .25 cents children). Thank you for supporting Mackinac State Historic Parks! \nThis special offer includes residents of Mackinac\, Cheboygan and Emmet counties. Proof of residency is required (e.g. driver’s license). Special rate only offered upon arrival. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/residents-appreciation-day-2/2027-05-09/
LOCATION:Mackinac State Historic Parks
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270515T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T121932Z
CREATED:20251110T164533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T121932Z
UID:10001494-1810386000-1810393200@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Birds & Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:The wooded paths of Mackinac Island State Park abound in spring wildflowers and colorful songbirds. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall behind Fort Mackinac (Huron Road) for a meandering walk to enjoy blooming flowers\, migrating birds\, and other natural wonders. We’ll cover about 1.5 miles\, including paved roads and some trails with uneven terrain. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/mackinac-birds-blossoms/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270518T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T145131Z
CREATED:20261023T145131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T145131Z
UID:10001963-1810647000-1810652400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission at the Commission Board Room inside the Petersen Center in Mackinaw City.
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/mackinac-island-state-park-commission-meeting-25/
LOCATION:Petersen Center\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270531T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270531T090000
DTSTAMP:20260817T144045Z
CREATED:20241108T203443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T144045Z
UID:10000628-1811752200-1811754000@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:A brief and informal Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to the soldiers who served at Fort Mackinac. Soldiers will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at Fort Mackinac\, march to the cemetery\, perform a short ceremony and salute\, and return to the fort. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/memorial-day-observance-3/
LOCATION:Fort Mackinac\, Mackinac Island\, MI
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T144210Z
CREATED:20240319T154122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T144210Z
UID:10000439-1812101400-1812128400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:The King's Birth-day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:An annual highlight for the British soldiers and civilians at Michilimackinac\, King George III’s official birthday on June 4 was marked by toasts\, dinners and salutes. Join the interpretive staff at Michilimackinac as they celebrate this most British of holidays with artillery fire\, drinks and treats\, and other special programs. All special programs included with regular Colonial Michilimackinac admission. #thisismackinac \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nTBA
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/the-kings-birth-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Michilimackinac\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270604T163000
DTSTAMP:20261027T183522Z
CREATED:20261027T183522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T183522Z
UID:10001977-1812103200-1812126600@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 4 – June 13 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! \nABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: \nNowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. \nIn complement to the natural beauty of Mackinac Island\, The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum allows visitors to experience fine and decorative arts inspired by Mackinac through the ages. \nOne of the most diverse art museums in the region\, the museum’s collection offers no shortage of beauty and history – from hand-beaded Native American garments and 17th and 18th-century maps of the Great Lakes\, to one-of-a-kind pieces from the height of Mackinac Island’s Victorian era. \nOriginal photographs from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century present the beauty of Mackinac as captured by the camera’s eye. Featured are the works of William H. Gardiner\, including dozens of his famed early-twentieth century hand-tinted views. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/complimentary-admission-to-the-mackinac-art-museum-6/
LOCATION:The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270604T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270604T183000
DTSTAMP:20261027T184650Z
CREATED:20240319T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T184650Z
UID:10000453-1812126600-1812133800@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Lilac Festival Queen Coronation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Join us in beautiful Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue for music from the Grand Hotel orchestra and for the crowning of the 2027 Lilac Festival queen. #thisismackinac #mymackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/lilac-festival-queen-coronation-2/
LOCATION:Marquette Park
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau":MAILTO:info@mackinacisland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T120000
DTSTAMP:20261028T134007Z
CREATED:20240319T155114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T134007Z
UID:10000454-1812187800-1812196800@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Help kick off the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island\, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/mackinac-island-lilac-festival-run-walk-2/
LOCATION:Mackinac Island State Park\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Run Mackinac":MAILTO:anne@runmackinac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T150202Z
CREATED:20240319T153151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T150202Z
UID:10000436-1812189600-1812218400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about Mackinac’s medical miracle as the American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum\, part of Historic Downtown Mackinac\, opens for the 2027 season! \nHome to the American Fur Company Store\, which sold a variety of general merchandise. It was at this site\, on June 6\, 1822\, that French Canadian voyageur Alexis St. Martin was accidentally shot in the stomach from a distance of three feet. Fort Mackinac surgeon Dr. William Beaumont managed to keep St. Martin alive\, but the hole in his stomach never properly healed. Through this hole\, Dr. Beaumont conducted experiments\, observed the workings of the human stomach and discovered much about the digestive process. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/american-fur-co-store-dr-beaumont-museum-opening-day/
LOCATION:American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum\, Market & Fort Streets\, Mackinac Island\, MI\, 49757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T152416Z
CREATED:20240319T153409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T152416Z
UID:10000437-1812189600-1812218400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:McGulpin House Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore what is possibly Mackinac’s oldest residence as the McGulpin House\, part of Historic Downtown Mackinac\, opens of the 2027 season! \nOne of the island’s oldest structures\, McGulpin House dates to 1790. Originally located on the east end of town\, the building was moved to this location during restoration in 1982. Once the home of William McGulpin\, a baker for the American Fur Company\, this structure is an excellent and rare example of early French Canadian domestic architecture. \nPreserved as an architectural artifact\, the interior is partially restored to reveal its layers of use. Exhibits tell the story of the house. There is also an interactive audiovisual program on the historic architecture of Mackinac Island. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/mcgulpin-house-opening-day/
LOCATION:McGulpin House\, Market and Fort Streets\, Mackinac Island\, MI\, 49757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T151505Z
CREATED:20241108T140933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T151505Z
UID:10000617-1812189600-1812218400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Benjamin Blacksmith Shop Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:See Mackinac at Work as the Benjamin Blacksmith Shop\, part of Historic Downtown Mackinac\, opens for the 2027 season! \nOriginally built in the 1880s\, Robert Benjamin and later his son\, Herbert\, ran a blacksmith shop into the 1960s. The contents of the shop were moved to the reconstructed building in 1970. The Benjamin’s fixed carriage wheels and shoed horses in the early days and repaired lawnmowers and maintained yacht motors in later years. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/benjamin-blacksmith-shop-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:Benjamin Blacksmith Shop\, 7406 Market Street\, Mackinac Island\, MI\, 49757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T151822Z
CREATED:20241108T141849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T151822Z
UID:10000618-1812189600-1812218400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Biddle House\, featuring the Mackinac Island Native American Museum\, Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore A Time of Change as the Biddle House\, featuring the Mackinac Island Native American Museum\, opens for the 2027 season! Part of Historic Downtown Mackinac. \nStep into the home of Agatha and Edward Biddle\, merchants who moved in around 1830. This was a time of change\, and the 1830s were critical to the Biddles for another reason: as an Anishnaabek woman\, Agatha and other indigenous people witnessed their culture subjected to immense changes. The decade transformed the Anishnaabek\, linking old ways with Michigan’s modern indigenous culture. \nThe continuing story of the Anishnaabek of northern Michigan is not always a happy one. It is a story of battles won and lost\, promises made and broken\, and cultures repressed and resurgent. Most importantly\, the story in which the Biddle family played a role is one that continues today. This exhibit\, created in conjunction with tribal partners\, explores that story and how it still resonates on Mackinac Island and throughout northern Michigan. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/biddle-house-featuring-the-mackinac-island-native-american-museum-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:Biddle House\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mackinacparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HistoricStatePark-MackinacIsland-1172-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T160054Z
CREATED:20261023T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T160054Z
UID:10001968-1812189600-1812218400@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 4 – June 13 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! \nABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: \nNowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. \nIn complement to the natural beauty of Mackinac Island\, The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum allows visitors to experience fine and decorative arts inspired by Mackinac through the ages. \nOne of the most diverse art museums in the region\, the museum’s collection offers no shortage of beauty and history – from hand-beaded Native American garments and 17th and 18th-century maps of the Great Lakes\, to one-of-a-kind pieces from the height of Mackinac Island’s Victorian era. \nOriginal photographs from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century present the beauty of Mackinac as captured by the camera’s eye. Featured are the works of William H. Gardiner\, including dozens of his famed early-twentieth century hand-tinted views. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/complimentary-admission-to-the-mackinac-art-museum-5/2027-06-05/
LOCATION:The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mackinacparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/The-Richard-and-Jane-Manoogian-Mackinac-Art-Museum.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T160000
DTSTAMP:20261023T153830Z
CREATED:20240319T153822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T153830Z
UID:10000438-1812193200-1812211200@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:British Landing Nature Center Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:On your way around M-185 within Mackinac Island State Park\, stop by the British Landing Nature Center to learn more about the plants and animals that call Mackinac Island home. \nThe British Landing Nature Center is located across from British Landing. The center includes information on the geology\, plants\, habitats and wildlife found on the island. Additionally\, a large cedar tree trunk has been placed in the middle of the nature center and has various taxidermy animals on it with descriptions. Restrooms and a water fountain are also located at this facility. Additionally\, a bike repair station is also located at the British Landing Nature Center\, which includes a rack for your bike\, repair tools\, and an air pump. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/british-landing-nature-center-opening-day-2/
LOCATION:British Landing Nature Center\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mackinacparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/British-Landing-Nature-Center-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270605T233000
DTSTAMP:20261028T134230Z
CREATED:20240319T160051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T134230Z
UID:10000467-1812231000-1812238200@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Movie in the Fort
DESCRIPTION:Settle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Wizard of Oz on the big screen. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. Movie begins at dusk\, closer to 10:00 p.m. This is a free event! #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/movie-in-the-fort-3/
LOCATION:Fort Mackinac\, Mackinac Island\, MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mackinacparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wizard-of-oz.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270606T180000
DTSTAMP:20261023T160054Z
CREATED:20261023T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T160054Z
UID:10001969-1812276000-1812304800@www.mackinacparks.com
SUMMARY:Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 4 – June 13 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! \nABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: \nNowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. \nIn complement to the natural beauty of Mackinac Island\, The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum allows visitors to experience fine and decorative arts inspired by Mackinac through the ages. \nOne of the most diverse art museums in the region\, the museum’s collection offers no shortage of beauty and history – from hand-beaded Native American garments and 17th and 18th-century maps of the Great Lakes\, to one-of-a-kind pieces from the height of Mackinac Island’s Victorian era. \nOriginal photographs from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century present the beauty of Mackinac as captured by the camera’s eye. Featured are the works of William H. Gardiner\, including dozens of his famed early-twentieth century hand-tinted views. #thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/complimentary-admission-to-the-mackinac-art-museum-5/2027-06-06/
LOCATION:The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum\, Mackinac Island
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mackinacparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/The-Richard-and-Jane-Manoogian-Mackinac-Art-Museum.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mackinac State Historic Parks":MAILTO:mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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