Lilac Festival Queen Coronation Posted June 3, 2022 Presented by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Join us in beautiful Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue for music from the Grand Hotel orchestra and for the crowning of the 2022 Lilac Festival queen. #thisismackinac #mymackinac
Memorial Day Observance Posted May 30, 2022 A brief and informal Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to the soldiers who served at Fort Mackinac. Soldiers will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at Fort Mackinac, march to the cemetery, perform a short ceremony and salute, and return to the fort.
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
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
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: 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 in the Fort Posted June 6, 2021 Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Up on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. #thisismackinac
Historic Downtown Mackinac Open for the Season Posted June 5, 2021 There’s more to Mackinac. See a blacksmith demonstrate his or her trade at the Benjamin Blacksmith Shop, learn about Dr. Beaumont and his famous experiments at the American Fur Company Store, and explore the history of Mackinac Island architecture at the McGulpin House. #thisismackinac Admission included with a Fort Mackinac or Historic Downtown Mackinac ticket, available at the Biddle House or The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum.
