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. Included with regular Colonial Michilimackinac admission. #thisismackinac

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 a.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Open for the Day
10:00 a.m. – Musket Firing
10:30 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
11:00 a.m. – Michilimackinac: 1778 Program
12:00 p.m. – Artillery Salute
1:00 p.m. – Musket Firing and Michilimackinac: 1778 Program
2:00 p.m. – Patriotic Songs and Toasts at the Commanding Officer’s House
3:00 p.m. – Michilimackinac: 1778 Program
4:00 p.m. – Musket Firing
4:30 p.m. – Artillery Firing