Special Events

July

Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, July 15

Watercolor with Mary Lou Peters.Visit the Mackinac Arts Council for more information.

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Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours

Wednesday, July 17

Explore the Governor's Summer Residence on Mackinac Island each Wednesday from June 5 to August 28. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor's summer Residence since 1945.The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic ...

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Wednesday, July 17

Pencil Drawing with Bethany Phipps.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Music in the Park

Thursday, July 18

The Mackinac Arts Council presents folk-rock artist Megan Dooley.From the Arts Council: "With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the ...

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Introduction to Typography

Friday, July 19

Are you fascinated by fonts? Participants will gain basic typographic knowledge and learn quick, hands-on type design in this combination lecture and workshop. Limited to 30 people. The workshop will be held at Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's ...

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Vintage Base Ball

Saturday, July 20

A vintage game of “base ball” as it was meant to be played, barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac, the oldest continually used ball field in Michigan! Learn an old-fashioned cheer, watch players fined for smoking cigars on the field, and ...

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, July 22

Watercolors with Mary Lou Peters.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours

Wednesday, July 24

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Music in the Park

Thursday, July 25

The Mackinac Arts Council presents pop country artist Darby O. Bell.From the Arts Council: "With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from ...

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July Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting

Friday, July 26

The Mackinac Island State Park Commission will meet at the Mackinac State Historic Parks Post Hospital Administrative Office Board Room on Mackinac Island.

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Walking Type Tour

Friday, July 26

What does a sign really say? Join for a guided downtown walking tour to explore the rich history and meaning of typefaces on Mackinac Island's most recognizable and beloved signage.

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, July 29

Block Printing with Natalia Wohletz.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Keyboard Composition Recital

Tuesday, July 30

Roger MacNaughton, award-winning composer and pianist, will present a free concert at the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center Station 256 Conference Room. He will be performing and discussing many of his various compositions, as well as interspersing well-known pieces that have inspired him ...

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Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours

Wednesday, July 31

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Wednesday, July 31

Watercolors with Mary Lou Peters.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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August

Music in the Park

Thursday, August 1

The Mackinac Arts Council presents electronica/funk artist Echoes.From the Arts Council: "With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the ...

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, August 5

Marbling with Heidi Finley.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Tuesday, August 6

Marbling with Heidi Finley.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours

Wednesday, August 7

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Music in the Park

Thursday, August 8

The Mackinac Arts Council presents folk rock artist The Go Rounds.From the Arts Council: "With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the ...

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Keyboard Composition Recital

Friday, August 9

Roger MacNaughton, award-winning composer and pianist, will present two free concerts at the Station 256 Conference Room above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center. He will be performing and discussing many of his various compositions, as well as interspersing well-known pieces that have ...

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Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Saturday, August 10

Everyone loves a good meal, including the historic residents of Michilimackinac! Join historic interpreters to tour and help maintain the fort's gardens, assist with running the outdoor bread oven (and taste the results!), watch meals cooked over an open fire, and learn more about the unique food ...

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Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Sunday, August 11

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, August 12

Watercolors with Mary Lou Peters.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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S'more...Meteors!

Monday, August 12

Welcome to the biggest event of the month...meteor showers! Watch meteors, learn about constellations, and enjoy s'mores at Mackinac Island's highest point - Fort Holmes!Meet behind Fort Mackinac at the avenue of flags for a solar light-guided hike to Fort Holmes with a park ranger.

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Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours

Wednesday, August 14

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Wednesday, August 14

Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Music in the Park

Thursday, August 15

The Mackinac Arts Council presents R&B artist Britney Stoney with F I N K L E.From the Arts Council: "With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown ...

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Mackinac Associates Annual Meeting

Sunday, August 18

Mackinac Associates, the friends group for Mackinac State Historic Parks, will host their annual meeting at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park.This is a private event for Mackinac Associates members. For information on ...

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, August 19

Plein Air Painting with Chris Groves.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Tuesday, August 20

Plein Air Painting with Chris Groves.Please contact the Mackinac Arts Council for more information.

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Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours

Wednesday, August 21

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Wednesday, August 21

Plein Air Painting with Chris Groves.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Music in the Park

Thursday, August 22

The Mackinac Arts Council presents folk rock group Friends with the Weather with guest Pete Kehoe.From the Arts Council: "With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort ...

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, August 26

Songwriting with Pete Kehoe.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Tuesday, August 27

Songwriting with Pete Kehoe.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours

Wednesday, August 28

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September

Mackinac Arts Council Workshop Series

Monday, September 9

Watercolors with Mary Lou Peters.For more information contact the Mackinac Arts Council.

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Michilimackinac at Work: Labor and Trades

Saturday, September 14

Michilimackinac was a hardworking community in the 18^th century. Voyageurs, blacksmiths, laundresses, clerks, and soldiers all plied their trades at the fort, employing both skilled and unskilled labor. Join the interpretive staff as they demonstrate a variety of tasks that made up the ...

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Michilimackinac at Work: Labor and Trades

Sunday, September 15

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September Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting

Friday, September 27

The Mackinac Island State Park Commission will meet at a location TBD on Mackinac Island.

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October

Fort Fright

Friday, October 4

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 ...

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Fort Fright

Saturday, October 5

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