Today’s Events at Fort Mackinac

May 4 – June 2, 2023

9:00 a.m.
Morning Cannon Salute/Fort Mackinac Open for the Day
Here’s your chance to add your name to the record books!
9:30 a.m.
Rifle Firing Demonstration followed by
Changing Face of Fort Mackinac Program
Learn about the changing technology of the US Army and find out why the army put an emphasis on marksmanship and changing tactics. Includes a live demonstration! Then, learn how Fort Mackinac has changed architecturally over the 115 years it was an active fort.
10:30 a.m.
Cannon Firing Demonstration
Experience the boom of the iconic Fort Mackinac cannon!
11:00 a.m.
Rifle Firing Demonstration followed by
People of Fort Mackinac Program
Learn about the changing technology of the US Army and find out why the army put an emphasis on marksmanship and changing tactics. Includes a live demonstration! Then, take a tour of Fort Mackinac while learning about the various people who called Fort Mackinac home. 
11:30 a.m.
Cannon Firing Demonstration
Experience the boom of the iconic Fort Mackinac cannon!
12:00 p.m.
Rifle Firing Demonstration followed by
Army of the 1880s Program
Learn about the changing technology of the US Army and find out why the army put an emphasis on marksmanship and changing tactics. Includes a live demonstration! Then, head with an interpreter for a deeper look at the army of the 1880s. 
1:00 p.m.
Cannon Firing Demonstration
Experience the boom of the iconic Fort Mackinac cannon!
1:30 p.m.
Mackinac National Park Program
Fort Mackinac was headquarters to the United States’ second national park, established in 1875. This program will introduce the rise of tourism on Mackinac Island and how the island and fort have been preserved. 
2:00 p.m.
Rifle Firing Demonstration followed by
Soldier’s Gear and Quartermasters’ Storehouse Program
Learn about the changing technology of the US Army and find out why the army put an emphasis on marksmanship and changing tactics. Includes a live demonstration! Then, learn about the equipment issued to soldiers in the 1880s and learn more about the Quartermasters’ Storehouse. 
3:00 p.m.
Cannon Firing Demonstration
Experience the boom of the iconic Fort Mackinac cannon!
3:30 p.m.
Rifle Firing Demonstration followed by
Women at Fort Mackinac Program
Learn about the changing technology of the US Army and find out why the army put an emphasis on marksmanship and changing tactics. Includes a live demonstration! Then, join an interpreter in exploring the role women played at Fort Mackinac in the 1880s.
4:30 p.m.
Rifle Firing Demonstration
Learn about the changing technology of the US Army and find out why the army put an emphasis on marksmanship and changing tactics. Includes a live demonstration!
5:00 p.m.
Fort Mackinac Closed for the Day

A downloadable version of the events schedule can be found here: May 4 – June 2, 2023