Movie in the Fort Posted August 29, 2021 Presented by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. Part of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours Posted August 25, 2021 Explore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island each Wednesday from June 5 to August 28. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house was named to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of America’s most historic buildings and sites. Throughout the tour, which lasts approximately 15 minutes, experienced docents will guide small groups through the first floor of the home.
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours Posted August 18, 2021 Explore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island each Wednesday from June 5 to August 28. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house was named to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of America’s most historic buildings and sites. Throughout the tour, which lasts approximately 15 minutes, experienced docents will guide small groups through the first floor of the home.
Mackinac Associates Annual Meeting Posted August 14, 2021 Mackinac Associates, the friends group for Mackinac State Historic Parks, will host their annual meeting on Mackinac Island. This is a private event for Mackinac Associates members. For information on how to join, please visit the Mackinac Associates website.
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours Posted August 11, 2021 Explore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island each Wednesday from June 5 to August 28. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house was named to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of America’s most historic buildings and sites. Throughout the tour, which lasts approximately 15 minutes, experienced docents will guide small groups through the first floor of the home.
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours Posted August 4, 2021 Explore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island each Wednesday from June 5 to August 28. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house was named to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of America’s most historic buildings and sites. Throughout the tour, which lasts approximately 15 minutes, experienced docents will guide small groups through the first floor of the home.
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours Posted July 28, 2021 Explore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island each Wednesday from June 5 to August 28. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house was named to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of America’s most historic buildings and sites. Throughout the tour, which lasts approximately 15 minutes, experienced docents will guide small groups through the first floor of the home.
Vintage Base Ball Posted July 24, 2021 A vintage game of “base ball” as it was meant to be played, barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac, the oldest continually used ball field in Michigan! Learn an old-fashioned cheer, watch players fined for smoking cigars on the field, and enjoy a good old-fashioned rivalry! We welcome back the Rochester Grangers for the 2021 match! Sponsored by Mary’s Bistro and Draught House. Admission by donation. #thisismackinac
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours Posted July 21, 2021 Explore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island each Wednesday from June 5 to August 28. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house was named to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of America’s most historic buildings and sites. Throughout the tour, which lasts approximately 15 minutes, experienced docents will guide small groups through the first floor of the home.
Movie in the Fort Posted July 18, 2021 Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Ghostbusters on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. #thisismackinac
