Visiting Mackinac Island during the summer months brings another level to the history that makes the island what it is today. The historic downtown buildings, including the Biddle House, McGulpin


Created during the American Revolution, Fort Mackinac stood sentinel over the Straits of Mackinac for 116 years. Join a curator for a 90-minute guided tour of Fort Mackinac to learn

Mackinac State Historic Parks offers 10 stunning wedding venues throughout its family of historic sites and state parks. Learn about them here:

In 2023 we accessioned 643 objects into our collection. Let’s learn about some!

What’s the best season to visit the Straits of Mackinac? All of them! Learn a little about each season at the Straits:

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A park filled with history. It’s hard to find somewhere within Mackinac Island State Park that isn’t historic. Below is a summary of prominent historic sites and monuments, but there