Michilimackinac Fire at Night Posted September 4, 2022 This will be one of the coolest things you see all summer. Experience the power of Michilimackinac’s weapons at night. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Rifle firing will start at dusk; cannon firing will be after dark. This is a free event; donations welcome. #thisismackinac
Movie by the Bridge: Coco Posted September 4, 2022 Settle under the stars and enjoy the Disney/Pixar classic Coco with the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Bridge as your backdrop. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
Movie by the Bridge: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Posted August 14, 2022 Settle under the stars and enjoy Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope with the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Bridge as your backdrop. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
Maritime Michilimackinac Posted August 13, 2022 Colonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked on the water. All special events included with a regular Colonial Michilimackinac ticket. #thisismackinac SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 a.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Open for the Day 10:00 a.m. – Unpack a Trade Bale Activity 11:00 a.m. – Weapons on the Water Demonstration 12:00 p.m. – Feeding a Voyageur Program 12:30 p.m. – Michilimackinac’s Enslaved Community Program 2:00 p.m. – Boat and Canoe Demonstration 3:30 p.m. – Weapons on the Water Demonstration 4:00 p.m. – Some Tea and Loaf Sugar: Tea at the British Trader’s House 5:00 p.m. – Unpack a Trade Bale Activity 6:00 p.m. – Musket Firing Demonstration 7:00 p.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Closed for the Evening Throughout the day: Knot Tying and Line Throwing Activities, Net Weaving, Oven Baking
Mackinac’s Forgotten Features Posted July 22, 2022 On this guided bike tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, on a nature adventure back in time. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, at the Avenue of Flags on Huron Road, we’ll explore features that are long lost, destroyed or forgotten. Along the way, you’re invited to imagine feeding animals at Deer Park, the acrid odor of an old lime kiln, and the sharp report of gunfire at the old rifle range. We’ll listen for echoes of the Musical Well and look for 19th century spelunkers emerging from a deep cave adventure. We’ll follow a “very highly romantic road” before stopping for milk at Early’s Farm or something stronger at Dousman’s Distillery. In all, our bike route will encompass about 7 miles, before ending at Marquette Park for the evening. Participants should bring a good working bike, a drink of water, and a sense of adventure. This adventure is free, with no preregistration required. #thisismackinac
Movie by the Bridge: Jumanji Posted July 17, 2022 Settle under the stars and enjoy the original 1995 Jumanji starring Robin Williams with the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Bridge as your backdrop. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
Movie in the Fort: The Sandlot Posted July 10, 2022 Settle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Sandlot. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
Maritime Michilimackinac Posted July 9, 2022 Colonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked on the water. All special events included with a regular Colonial Michilimackinac ticket. #thisismackinac SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 a.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Open for the Day 10:00 a.m. – Unpack a Trade Bale Activity 11:00 a.m. – Weapons on the Water Demonstration 12:00 p.m. – Feeding a Voyageur Program 12:30 p.m. – Michilimackinac’s Enslaved Community Program 2:00 p.m. – Boat and Canoe Demonstration 3:30 p.m. – Weapons on the Water Demonstration 4:00 p.m. – Some Tea and Loaf Sugar: Tea at the British Trader’s House 5:00 p.m. – Unpack a Trade Bale Activity 6:00 p.m. – Musket Firing Demonstration 7:00 p.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Closed for the Evening Throughout the day: Knot Tying and Line Throwing Activities, Net Weaving, Oven Baking
Maritime Michilimackinac Posted June 11, 2022 Colonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked on the water. All special events included with a regular Colonial Michilimackinac ticket. #thisismackinac SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 a.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Open for the Day 10:00 a.m. – Unpack a Trade Bale Activity 11:00 a.m. – Weapons on the Water Demonstration 12:00 p.m. – Feeding a Voyageur Program 12:30 p.m. – Michilimackinac’s Enslaved Community Program 2:00 p.m. – Boat and Canoe Demonstration 3:30 p.m. – Weapons on the Water Demonstration 4:00 p.m. – Some Tea and Loaf Sugar: Tea at the British Trader’s House 5:00 p.m. – Unpack a Trade Bale Activity 6:00 p.m. – Musket Firing Demonstration 7:00 p.m. – Colonial Michilimackinac Closed for the Evening Throughout the day: Knot Tying and Line Throwing Activities, Net Weaving, Oven Baking
Mackinac in the 1830s Tour Posted June 7, 2022 Guests will experience a short walking tour of downtown Mackinac Island discussing the community in the 1830s and highlighting the role of the Mackinac Indian Agency, Fort Mackinac, the American Fur Company, and more. The tour will begin in front of The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and end at the Biddle House, where participants will have a chance to explore the exhibits before the event ends. This is a free event; donations welcome. #thisismackinac