Our museums may be closed for the winter, but you can still get a taste of Mackinac history – at home! Join members of our curatorial staff as they explore parts of Mackinac’s history that might go otherwise overlooked. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, our first programs will examine Mackinac’s role in the Revolutionary War, and how the conflict shaped communities here in northern Michigan. Join us for these exciting virtual programs in January, February, and March.Â
During the height of the American Revolution, the mainland community of Michilimackinac was moved to Mackinac Island. Click here to learn more and register.Â
By the 1770s tea was the beverage of choice in most British households at Michilimackinac. Click here to learn more and register.Â
In the summer of 1780, a series of cascading conflicts overwhelmed the Michilimackinac garrison. Click here to learn more and register.Â
