Join Painter Dylan Valade, our Artist-in-Residence, for "The Palette of Memory: Memorize Anything at the Grand Hotel." In this interactive painting demonstration and lecture Valade will explore the ancient mnemonic device of the "Memory Palace," applied to Mackinac Island’s most iconic structure. Valade will demonstrate how he uses the architecture of the Grand Hotel to […]
This year marks the 30th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,000 participants running and walking the inside trails […]
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 […]
TO REGISTER: runmackinac.com The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
