

Special Lilac Festival Program at Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIMarquette Park today is home to dozens of gorgeous lilacs and is the home for the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. But what is the history of that green space? What […]


Marquette Park today is home to dozens of gorgeous lilacs and is the home for the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. But what is the history of that green space? What […]


After losing Fort Mackinac and failing to take it back during the War of 1812, American soldiers returned to Fort Mackinac in 1815. These soldiers not only played an important role in post-war relations with the community of Mackinac Island and British Canada but also left their mark by constructing new buildings at Fort Mackinac […]


Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 5 - June 14 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! ABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: […]


Marquette Park today is home to dozens of gorgeous lilacs and is the home for the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. But what is the history of that green space? What […]


Finish off the week of festivities from the Lilac Festival with the Grand Parade which will go down M-185 into downtown. Parade starts with a special cannon salute from Fort Mackinac. Keep an eye out for the Fort Mackinac soldiers and Mackinac State Historic Parks float! #thisismackinac


Grand opening and awards reception for the 2026 juried art exhibition at The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, Echoes of the Island: A Journey Through Time. Co-sponsored by Mackinac Associates, the Mackinac Arts Council, and Mackinac State Historic Parks. #thisismackinac Mackinac State Historic Parks is looking for artists to explore the layers of […]