Askin’s Men and Women at Michilimackinac

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Askin’s Men and Women at Michilimackinac will explore the lives of the men and women, both free and enslaved, 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 […]

Moonlit Michilimackinac

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

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 routines of the historic residents of Michilimackinac, and explore select buildings in the fort. This event is by donation. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. #thisismackinac

Michilimackinac Fire at Night

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

This will be one of the coolest things you see all summer. Experience the power of Michilimackinac’s weapons at night. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Rifle firing will start at dusk; cannon firing will be after dark. This is a free event; donations welcome. #thisismackinac

Business After Hours, presented by Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Mackinaw City

Join the Mackinaw City business community for an evening of networking at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Enjoy tours of the lighthouse tower, explore the various exhibits, and enjoy one of the best views in northern Michigan. Presented by the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce and Mackinac Associates. Tickets will be available through the chamber.

Event Series Fort Fright

Fort Fright

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

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 a haunted house, demon walk and […]

Event Series Fort Fright

Fort Fright

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

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 a haunted house, demon walk and […]