Mackinac State Historic Parks
Raptor Watching on Mackinac Island
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandLearn about why the Straits is one of the premier hawk watching sites in the county! Scott Davis and Gracie Sangmeister from the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch will be on hand to talk about the tens of thousands of hawks crossing the Straits and why places like Mackinac Island are critical to their migration. Just […]
North Woods Birds & Blossoms
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandThe wooded paths of Mackinac Island State Park abound in spring wildflowers and colorful songbirds. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall at the Avenue of Flags, behind Fort Mackinac, for a meandering trail walk covering about 1.5 miles. Along the way, we'll enjoy blooming flowers, migrating birds, and other natural wonders of the North Woods. #thisismackinac
Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting
Petersen Center Mackinaw CityA regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission at the Commission Meeting Room, Petersen Center, Mackinaw City. A livestream of the meeting will be available at: youtube.com/mackinacstatehistoricparks
Memorial Day Observance
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIA brief and informal Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to the soldiers who served at Fort Mackinac. Soldiers will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at Fort Mackinac, march to the cemetery, perform a short ceremony and salute, and return to the fort.
American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Opening Day
American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Market & Fort Streets, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesLearn all about Mackinac's medical miracle as we celebrate opening day! Home to the American Fur Company Store, which sold a variety of general merchandise. It was at this site, on June 6, 1822, that French Canadian voyageur Alexis St. Martin was accidentally shot in the stomach from a distance of three feet. Fort Mackinac […]
McGulpin House Opening Day
McGulpin House Market and Fort Streets, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesExplore what is possibly Mackinac's oldest residence as celebrate opening day! One of the island’s oldest structures, McGulpin House dates to 1790. Originally located on the east end of town, the building was moved to this location during restoration in 1982. Once the home of William McGulpin, a baker for the American Fur Company, this […]
