Exhibit in the Soldier’s Barracks (1859)
Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island
Updated for 2025! This comprehensive exhibit presents the complete history of Mackinac Island. It tells the story of how Mackinac Island evolved through the centuries and focusing on the various people who helped Mackinac grow into a major tourist destination: Anishnaabek fisherman, British soldiers, American fur traders, adventurous travel writers, enterprising hoteliers, national park visitors, and 21st century tourists. #thisismackinac
