What better way to wind down your day in the Straits of Mackinac than by firing off Michilimackinac’s weapons? Imagine it – you step into Colonial Michilimackinac and, as you make your way to the palisade walls, you find that it’s emptying out and you have the place to yourself. From there, you fire all four of the black powder weapons used at Michilimackinac – the Short Land Musket, Wall Gun (a BIG musket), Coehorn Mortar, and, as the finale, the cannon. For $250 ($200 for Mackinac Associates), you get the opportunity to learn about these four weapons and take a turn at firing each one.
This special experience is offered once a day, as the fort closes. The program begins at 4:45 PM or 6:45 PM, depending on season, and is available June 6- October 1. Participants must check in at the Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor’s Center prior to last admission (6:00 PM June 6- September 6; 4:00 PM September 7-October 1).
