A Colonial Christmas Posted December 11, 2021 Join us at Colonial Michilimackinac for a taste of the holidays in the 18th century. From the first Christmas services in Mackinac recorded by Jesuits to later British and French-Canadian traditions, the Colonial Christmas at Michilimackinac gives visitors the rare chance to step inside the fort during the winter months to experience how people celebrated the holidays over two centuries ago. Festive treats, stories, and music, as well as hot drinks and crackling fires on the hearths, will be scattered around the candle-lit site for you to explore and enjoy. We hope you’ll join us for the Colonial Christmas at Michilimackinac! #thisismackinac
Fort Fright Posted October 9, 2021 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 ages, but a haunted house, demon walk and werewolf walk will give thrills and chills to adults and children alike. Join us for the Fort Fright Frolic, a special ticketed event at the Commanding Officer’s House. Tickets will be available online soon. Last admission at 8:30 both nights.
Fort Fright Posted October 8, 2021 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 ages, but a haunted house, demon walk and werewolf walk will give thrills and chills to adults and children alike. Join us for the Fort Fright Frolic, a special ticketed event at the Commanding Officer’s House. Tickets will be available online soon. Last admission at 8:30 both nights.
Let’s Talk Dirt: The Science of 18th Century Laundry Posted September 10, 2021 Clean clothes mattered to people in the 18th century, so much so that some women made a career out of doing other peoples’ laundry. Join us for this exciting program about the soapy, sudsy science that helped people keep their clothes clean at Michilimackinac. Admission by donation. #thisismackinac
Askin’s Men and Women at Michilimackinac, 1778 Posted August 8, 2021 Join us for this special themed weekend at Colonial Michilimackinac where we’ll focus on the free and enslaved employees working for John Askin- the sailors, voyageurs, cooks, gardeners, bakers, and other tradespeople. More information will be published soon. All special events will be included with a regular ticket to Colonial Michilimackinac. #thisismackinac
Askin’s Men and Women at Michilimackinac, 1778 Posted August 7, 2021 Join us for this special themed weekend at Colonial Michilimackinac where we’ll focus on the free and enslaved employees working for John Askin- the sailors, voyageurs, cooks, gardeners, bakers, and other tradespeople. More information will be published soon. All special events will be included with a regular ticket to Colonial Michilimackinac. #thisismackinac
Michilimackinac Unreconstructed Posted July 20, 2021 All the of the buildings you see at Michilimackinac today are based on archaeological excavations, but not every structure that has been excavated has been reconstructed. Join Curator of Archaeology Dr. Lynn Evans for an evening tour to learn about these locations and what they tell us about life on the fur trade frontier. Admission by donation. Entrance is off Straits Avenue. #thisismackinac
Fire at Night at Michilimackinac Posted July 8, 2021 This will be one of the coolest things you see all summer. Experience the power of the Michilimackinac cannon at night. Gates open at 9:00 p.m. Cannon firing will be after dark. This is a free event; donations welcome. #thisismackinac
Gardens and Good Things to Eat Posted June 13, 2021 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 cultures of Michilimackinac’s French, British, and Native American residents. All special programs included with regular admission to Colonial Michilimackinac. #thisismackinac Schedule of Events: Coming soon!
Gardens and Good Things to Eat Posted June 12, 2021 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 cultures of Michilimackinac’s French, British, and Native American residents. All special programs included with regular admission to Colonial Michilimackinac. #thisismackinac Schedule of Events: Coming soon!
