
What’s New for 2021?
Opening day for Mackinac State Historic Parks’ sites is a little more than two months away, and MSHP staff have been busy readying new tours, exhibits, publications, and more.
Opening day for Mackinac State Historic Parks’ sites is a little more than two months away, and MSHP staff have been busy readying new tours, exhibits, publications, and more.
In 2020, the collections committee accessioned 425 objects into the state park historic collection and archives.
Studying the lives of 19th century people on Mackinac Island often brings us to the work that they did. We know there were soldiers, fur traders, and families living and working together on the island, but what did they do for fun? Luckily for us there are a few clues.
EXPERIENCE HISTORY, NATURE, AND FUN AT: Mackinac State Historic Parks PLAN YOUR TRIP Buy Tickets This is Mackinac! Nine historic attractions. Three beautiful state parks. Unforgettable experiences galore. How will
Mackinac State Historic Parks turns 125 years old in 2020. Established in 1895 when the federal government shuttered the country’s second national park, Mackinac National Park, the Mackinac Island State
If you have ever visited Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City or possibly the Biddle House on Mackinac Island, you know that cooking historic recipes is a major part of what
If you have ever visited Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City or possibly the Biddle House on Mackinac Island, you know that cooking historic recipes is a major part of what
Organizational Mission We protect, preserve and present Mackinac’s rich historic and natural resources to provide outstanding educational and recreational experiences for the public. Guidelines Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) extends
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
Mackinac Island State Park cleanup is progressing well, and the park will be ready for the 2025 season. Click here to learn more.