Archives: Experiences

Sawmill Demonstration

Feel the power of nature as the water-powered sawmill transforms timbers into boards. Sawmill demonstration immediately follows the Sawpit demonstration. This experience included with regular admission to Dousman’s Mill.

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Sawpit Demonstration

Watch as axes are used to turn logs into timbers and help a Sawyer make sawdust fly with a pit saw. Meet at the Sawpit. This experience included with regular

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Tower Tour

A guided tour up the winding, 51 stairs to the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tower. Tours limited to 10 people at a time. Tours of the tower are not guaranteed

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Fog Whistle Demonstration

What did a lighthouse sound like? This demonstration, led by a costumed interpreter, showcases the unique fog signal of the lighthouse while also describing the other elements that made Old

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Fog Signal Building Museum Store

Located in the 1907 Fog Signal Building, this well-stocked museum store features lighthouse-inspired souvenirs and merchandise and Mackinac State Historic Parks publications.

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Treetop Discovery Tower

Five stories above Mill Creek, the Treetop Discovery Tower features views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island. Trust us – you won’t soon forget

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Cannon Firing Demonstration

Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and feel the power of the 6-pound field gun as

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Mortar Firing Demonstration

Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and cover your ears as the Coehorn Mortar fires over

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