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
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
Movie by the Bridge Posted August 15, 2021 Enjoy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City with the Mackinac Bridge as your background. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. #thisismackinac
Movie by the Bridge Posted August 1, 2021 Enjoy Jurassic Park in Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City with the Mackinac Bridge as your background. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. This movie may not be suitable for younger audiences. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
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
Mackinac Associates Red, White & Blue Celebration Posted July 4, 2021 An annual private Independence Day reception for members of Mackinac Associates. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Celebration Posted June 19, 2021 Mackinac 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. The event will take place at The Inn at Stonecliffe, preserving the 29-year history of the event taking place at a Victorian summer home. This is a Members Only event. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum Posted June 13, 2021 Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 5 – June 13 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!
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: 9:00 a.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Open for the Day 9:30 a.m. – Musket Firing Demonstration followed by Military Food Program 10:00 a.m. – Gardens of Michilimackinac Tour 11:00 a.m. – Breadmaking and Oven Demonstration 12:00 p.m. – Indigenous Food and the Fur Trade Program 12:30 p.m. – Artillery Demonstration 1:0o p.m. – Gardens of Michilimackinac Tour 2:00 p.m. – Artillery Demonstration 3:00 p.m. – 18th Century Botany and Art 4:00 p.m. – Breadmaking and Oven Demonstration 5:00 p.m. – Gardens of Michilimackinac Tour 6:00 p.m. – Musket Firing Demonstration followed by Military Food Program 7:00 p.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Closed for the Day
Movie by the Bridge Posted June 13, 2021 Enjoy The Avengers in Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City with the Mackinac Bridge as your background. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. #thisismackinac
