Live Programs and Tours
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Demonstrations and tours by costumed interpreters are scheduled throughout the day. Exciting programs taking place throughout the 2023 season include cannon and rifle firing demonstrations, the popular drill program, a tour exploring the army of the 1880s, a detailed look at Mackinac during its time as a national park, a “Gear and Quartermasters’ Storehouse” program exploring what a soldier would have been issued in the late 1880s, a program exploring how the fort has changed over time, and a program dedicated to the women who called Fort Mackinac home, among others.
Click the links below to find out what will be happening during your visit.
June 3 – September 3, 2023 September 4 – October 8, 2023 October 9 – October 22, 2023
Exhibits
All fourteen buildings in the fort are restored and open to the public. They are furnished with period settings highlighting the building’s particular function or a themed exhibit. Special exhibits include:
Movie
The Heritage of Mackinac is featured in the Soldiers’ Barracks, providing an overview history of Mackinac. It repeats every 20 minutes.
Watch the video below to learn more about Fort Mackinac!
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