Fort2Fort Five Mile ChallengePosted October 3, 2020The third annual Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge starts with a blast of the rifles at Fort Mackinac at 9:00 a.m. and passes all of the historic and natural wonders Mackinac Island State Park has to offer! This challenging but fun course takes runners by Arch Rock, the Mackinac Island Service Camp Scout Barracks, Sugarloaf Rock, Point Lookout, the Mackinac Island cemeteries including the historic Post Cemetery, Fort Holmes (where runners will be greeted by a Musket blast from a War of 1812 soldier), and finally winds down by the Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence and finishes outside Fort Mackinac. Visit www.runmackinac.com for more information or to register.
Mackinac Island State Park Commission MeetingPosted September 25, 2020The Mackinac Island State Park Commission will meet at the Mackinac State Historic Parks Post Hospital Administration Office Board Room on Mackinac Island.
G. Mennen Williams Mackinac CelebrationPosted September 12, 2020Mackinac Associates‘ annual G. Mennen Williams Celebration brings together lovers of Mackinac to recognize the outstanding support and efforts of Mackinac State Historic Parks’ friends group.Cocktails will be at the Governor’s Residence, while dinner will be at the yard of the Commanding Officer’s Home next to Fort Mackinac.This is a Members Only event. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
Music in the Park, presented by Mackinac Arts CouncilPosted September 3, 2020From the Arts Council: “With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.”Schedule of artists: August 6 – Brian Thomas August 13 – Wixie Harrington August 20 – Finkel August 27 – Gabi Bowditch September 3 – Mary McGuire & Barbara Payton
Hike to Fort HolmesPosted September 2, 2020Join an MSHP staff member for a guided walk to Fort Holmes, the highest point on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
Movie in the FortPosted September 2, 2020Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event! This movie is rated PG-13.
Guided Native American Cultural History Trail RidePosted August 29, 2020Join Eric Hemenway, Director of Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, for a guided tour of the Native American Cultural History Trail on Mackinac Island. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
Island History Series: Fudge – Mackinac’s Sweet SouvenirPosted August 28, 2020Mackinac Island and fudge. Both symbolize indulgence, fantasy and escape. But there’s more to fudge than sugar, butter, chocolate and cream. Join Phil Porter, Mackinac State Historic Parks Director and Chief Fudge Taster, as he explores the history of Mackinac’s most delicious souvenir. Presented at the Station 256 Conference Room. This is a free Mackinac Parks: 125 event!
Music in the Park, presented by Mackinac Arts CouncilPosted August 27, 2020From the Arts Council: “With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.”Schedule of artists: August 6 – Brian Thomas August 13 – Wixie Harrington August 20 – Finkel August 27 – Gabi Bowditch September 3 – Mary McGuire & Barbara Payton
Movie in the FortPosted August 26, 2020Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Lego Movie on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
