August 28, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Island History Series: Fudge – Mackinac’s Sweet Souvenir Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island Mackinac Island and fudge. Both symbolize indulgence, fantasy and escape. But there's more to fudge than sugar, butter, chocolate and cream. Join Phil Porter, Mackinac State Historic Parks Director and Chief Fudge Taster, as he explores the history of Mackinac's most delicious souvenir. Presented at the Station 256 Conference Room. This is a free Mackinac... Read more »
August 21, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Island History Series: Mackinac Island’s Influence on the Civil War Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island For this entry into our "Island History Series," Mackinac State Historic Parks Registrar Brian Jaeschke will offer a look at the military post of Fort Mackinac and the officers at the fort prior to the civil war, the event of the fort becoming a prison for three confederate sympathizers, a profile of Sgt. William Marshall,... Read more »
August 7, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Island History Series: Archaeology on Mackinac Island Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island Archaeological excavations have been carried out around Mackinac Island since the 1960s, including sites on Custer Road, Wawashkamo Golf Club, and Fort Mackinac. Join Mackinac State Historic Parks Curator of Archaeology Dr. Lynn Evans as she explores the archaeological history of Mackinac Island. The presentation will take place in the Station 256 Conference Room, located... Read more »
