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SUMMARY:National Lighthouse Day: Celebrating the 'Castle on the Straits'
DESCRIPTION: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\, join the interpretive staff of Old Mackinac Point for special programs celebrating the “Castle on the Straits.” All special programs included with regular admission. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \nTBA \n#thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/national-lighthouse-day-celebrating-the-castle-on-the-straits/
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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SUMMARY:Askin's People at Michilimackinac
DESCRIPTION:An America250 event! Askin’s People at Michilimackinac will explore the lives of the free and enslaved people who worked for the merchant John Askin at Michilimackinac in the 1770s. Join the staff at Michilimackinac as they demonstrate the various work performed by Askin’s employees\, who included sailors\, bakers\, gardeners\, cooks\, voyageurs\, laundresses\, and more. Be sure to explore all around the fort and grounds\, as informal demonstrations will be taking place throughout the weekend as well! All events are included with regular admission to Colonial Michilimackinac. #thisismackinac \nThis event also takes place August 8. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nTBA
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/askins-people-at-michilimackinac/2027-08-07/
LOCATION:Colonial Michilimackinac\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Askin's People at Michilimackinac
DESCRIPTION:An America250 event! Askin’s People at Michilimackinac will explore the lives of the free and enslaved people who worked for the merchant John Askin at Michilimackinac in the 1770s. Join the staff at Michilimackinac as they demonstrate the various work performed by Askin’s employees\, who included sailors\, bakers\, gardeners\, cooks\, voyageurs\, laundresses\, and more. Be sure to explore all around the fort and grounds\, as informal demonstrations will be taking place throughout the weekend as well! All events are included with regular admission to Colonial Michilimackinac. #thisismackinac \nThis event also takes place August 8. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nTBA
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/askins-people-at-michilimackinac/2027-08-08/
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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SUMMARY:Michilimackinac Fire at Night
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of the coolest things you see all summer. Experience the power of Michilimackinac’s weapons at night. Gates open at 9:00 p.m. Rifle firing will start at dusk; cannon firing will be after dark. This is a free event; donations welcome. \nThis event will also take place September 5. \n#thisismackinac
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/michilimackinac-fire-at-night-4/2027-09-05/
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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SUMMARY:Fort Fright
DESCRIPTION:Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort and fur trading village overrun by werewolves\, witches\, goblins and ghouls. Storytellers weave spooky folktales near bonfires and treats such as hot mulled cider\, cookies and candy can be found throughout the site. Most stops are suitable for all ages\, but the Soldier Ghost Haunted Rowhouse\, Demon Dance\, and Loup Garou Forest will give thrills and chills to adults and children alike. \nOctober 8-9\, 2027\, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Last admission at 8:30 p.m. both nights. \nFort Fright is based on folktales found in Were-Wolves and Will-O-The-Wisps: French Tales of Mackinac Retold.
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/fort-fright-2/2027-10-08/
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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SUMMARY:Fort Fright
DESCRIPTION:Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort and fur trading village overrun by werewolves\, witches\, goblins and ghouls. Storytellers weave spooky folktales near bonfires and treats such as hot mulled cider\, cookies and candy can be found throughout the site. Most stops are suitable for all ages\, but the Soldier Ghost Haunted Rowhouse\, Demon Dance\, and Loup Garou Forest will give thrills and chills to adults and children alike. \nOctober 8-9\, 2027\, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Last admission at 8:30 p.m. both nights. \nFort Fright is based on folktales found in Were-Wolves and Will-O-The-Wisps: French Tales of Mackinac Retold.
URL:https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/fort-fright-2/2027-10-09/
LOCATION:Colonial Michilimackinac\, Mackinaw City
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Special Event
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