Mackinac Associates Red, White & Blue Celebration Posted July 4, 2023 An annual private Independence Day reception for members of Mackinac Associates. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
A Star Spangled Fourth of July Posted July 4, 2023 The historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting. It is an 1880’s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period and children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in games on the fort parade ground. Don’t miss out on this all 1880s Independence Day as we have catch and baseball available on the parade ground to go along with foot races and sack races, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, the raising of the colors, the national salute (38 rifle blasts for the 38 states of the 1880s!), a cannon salute, and much more! Games will be available on the parade ground beginning at 1:30 p.m. Special programming will take place at 2:00 p.m. The Tea Room Restaurant, operated by Grand Hotel, is open all day serving snacks, sweets, and beverages, and will have full lunch service from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All special programming is included with regular admission to Fort Mackinac. #thisismackinac
Michilimmackinac Fire at Night Posted July 4, 2023 This will be one of the coolest things you see all summer. Experience the power of Michilimackinac’s weapons at night. Gates open at 9:00 p.m. Rifle firing will start at dusk; cannon firing will be after dark. This is a free event; donations welcome. #thisismackinac
Artist-in-Residence Workshop 2 Posted June 28, 2023 Join Mackinac State Historic Parks’ resident artist for a free workshop at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center. #thisismackinac
G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Celebration Posted June 24, 2023 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. Location on Mackinac Island TBD. This is a Members Only event. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.
‘A Mackinac Day’ Open House and Reception Posted June 21, 2023 “A Mackinac Day” will be celebrated with awards and a reception outside The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. This event is open and free to the public. Co-sponsored by Mackinac Associates and the Mackinac Arts Council. There’s always something special about being able to spend a day on Mackinac. The sun seems to shine a little brighter. The sky seems a little bluer. Even days where things don’t go to plan can seem perfect. Everybody has their “Mackinac Day.” We encourage artists working in all media to share with us their artistic visions of what A Mackinac Day means to them.
Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum Posted June 18, 2023 Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 10 – June 18 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!
Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum Posted June 17, 2023 Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 10 – June 18 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!
Lilacs and Warblers Birding Adventure! Posted June 17, 2023 Birders of all ages will enjoy this unique guided adventure, searching for spring songbirds during the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in Marquette Park at the statue of Father Marquette. Amidst thousands of fragrant lilac blossoms, we’ll stroll through the park, then up the hill, looking for migrating warblers, raptors overhead, and resident songbirds. This is a free event – donations welcome! #thisismackinac
Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum Posted June 16, 2023 Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 10 – June 18 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!
