The King’s Birth-day Celebration

About The King’s Birth-day Celebration

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 at Michilimackinac as they celebrate this most British of holidays with artillery fire, drinks and treats, and other special programs. All special programs included with regular Colonial Michilimackinac admission. #thisismackinac

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 a.m. Colonial Michilimackinac Open for the Day
10:30 a.m. Artillery Firing Demonstration
11:00 a.m. Michilimackinac 1775: Outpost on the Edge Program
12:00 p.m. Artillery Salute
1:00 p.m. Michilimackinac’s Enslaved Community Program
2:00 p.m. Patriotic Toasts and Refreshments at the Commanding Officer’s House
3:00 p.m. People of the Fur Trade Program
4:00 p.m. Some Tea and Loaf Sugar: Tea at the British Traders’ House
5:00 p.m. Colonial Michilimackinac Closed for the Day