Mackinac State Historic Parks
Behind the Scenes: The Making of Colonial Michilimackinac
Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw CityPeel back the layers of history with us to reveal the beginnings of modern-day Colonial Michilimackinac. From an abandoned fort to a campground, the story of the making of Michilimackinac […]
Artist-in-Residence Program with Photo-Based Artist Amber Dietz
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandPhoto-based artist Amber Dietz plans to share the history of the wet plate collodion process and its modern uses. In addition, Dietz will demonstrate how to make tintypes and ambrotypes […]
Mackinac’s Forgotten Features Bicycle Tour
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandOn this guided bicycle tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, as we search for features that are long lost, forgotten, or no longer exist today. Hear tales of Deer Park, […]
A Walk Through the Cemeteries of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandJoin us for an evening walk through the island’s cemeteries with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator, Jack Swartzinski. Jack will guide guests through the Catholic, Protestant, and Military cemeteries, […]
War of 1812 Bike Ride
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandLearn more about the War of 1812 and the battle of Mackinac Island on this guided bike ride to the 1814 battlefield on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Avenue of […]
Hay Cutters & Summer Pasture
Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw CityThis week, special programs at Historic Mill Creek explore hay making at the Straits of Mackinac. Learn about wild wetland plants which fed the King’s cattle in 1781. See which […]
