During the summer of 1862, Fort Mackinac held an unusual title: political prison. On June 21–22, reenactors portraying the “Stanton Guard”—a company mustered to guard political...
Read MoreThings are about to get wild at Historic Mill Creek June 21–29 during Wildlife Week, a nine-day celebration of the birds, reptiles, and amphibians that call the site home. Daily nature programs will...
Read MoreThe War of 1812 brought war to Mackinac Island. On June 14-15, War of 1812 reenactors join the Fort Mackinac interpretive staff to explore and tell one of the most important stories of Fort Mackinac and...
Read MoreJoin the interpretive staff at Colonial Michilimackinac, in Mackinaw City, for a dedicated look at Michilimackinac’s maritime history this Saturday, June 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Colonial...
Read MoreMackinac State Historic Parks invites you to join the interpretive staff of Colonial Michilimackinac and celebrate the 287th birthday of King George III on Wednesday, June 4, starting at 9:00...
Read MoreAs opening day approaches, the Mackinac State Historic Parks team is hard at work protecting, preserving, and presenting the rich history of the Straits of Mackinac by creating new exhibits, galleries, and...
Read MoreMackinac Island State Park remains mostly closed after a historic ice storm ravaged northern Michigan last week. M-185, the highway that encircles Mackinac Island, is impassible starting at Arch Rock and...
Read MoreIt was March 3, 1875, 150 years ago, that President Ulysses Grant signed Mackinac National Park into law, creating the second national park in the United States, three years after Yellowstone. This act...
Read MoreBring your snowshoes and explore the snowy North Woods at Historic Mill Creek! Mackinac State Historic Parks is hosting Snowshoeing at Historic Mill Creek on Saturday, February 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m...
Read MoreMackinac Island has long been an inspiration for artists. Mackinac State Historic Parks is providing an opportunity to let it inspire you. The Mackinac State Historic Parks Artist-In-Residence Program is...
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