

National Lighthouse Day: Celebrating the ‘Castle on the Straits’
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, […]


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, […]


Thomas Nuttall was the first botanist to visit the straits, arriving by birchbark canoe on August 12, 1810. That summer, Â described 20 species for science, including thimbleberry. Meet naturalist Kyle […]


Join our resident artist for a free program detailing work done during the artist residency. This is a free program held at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the […]


A rare opportunity to enjoy an evening at this 1770s fur trading village to watch the sunset over the Straits of Mackinac, talk with interpretive staff and learn about nighttime […]


Experience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with naturalist Kyle Bagnall. Meet behind Fort Mackinac (Huron Road), then stroll to the […]


Join our resident artist for a free program detailing work done during the artist residency. This is a free program held at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the […]