Something exciting is always happening at Mackinac State Historic Parks, even during the winter months.
There are always new and exciting features and programs being added to Mackinac State Historic Parks, in addition to all the special events held throughout the season. Programs, such as the education outreach "Historic Mackinac on Tour", are also being held during the fall and winter. Keep updated by visiting this page often for the newest releases.
NEWS RELEASES
Recent
11/17/2009 $5,000 Grand Prize: MSHP Announces Art Contest in Honor of New Mackinac Island Art Museum
10/03/2009 Northern Michigan Students Experience Nature Hands-On
11/2/2009 Director Phil Porter Recognized for Excellence by Prestigious Organization
10/06/2009 Parks Close for the Season October 11, but Free Areas Remain Open Year-Round
September
9/29/2009 Archaeology Day at Colonial Michilimackinac October 4 Brings Artifacts to the Forefront
9/24/2009 Mackinac Island State Park Commission Holds Meeting September 25
9/18/2009 King's 8th Regiment Marches into Colonial Michilimackinac September 26-27
9/08/2009 Fort Mackinac Host Civil War Reenactors September 12-13
9/04/2009 Mythical Creatures Roam Colonial Michilimackinac during October 9-10 "Fort Fright" Event
9/03/2009 Five Museum Stores Offer Unique Keepsakes and Value-Priced Publications
9/02/2009 Winners of Father Marquette Statue Photo Contest Recognized at Centennial Celebration
9/01/2009 Enjoy Panoramic View from Michilimackinac State Park for Free
August
8/27/2009 Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Lurk Behind Fort Mackinac Walls at Sept 5 “Ghastly Mackinac” Event
8/25/2009 Father Marquette Statue Centennial Celebration September 1 in Marquette Park
8/20/2009 Final Colonial Children's Day held at Michilimackinac this Weekend
8/05/2009 Kids' Fur Traders Days Held this Weekend in Conjunction with Encampment
8/04/2009 Interpretive Playground and Cafe Now Open at Colonial Michilimackinac
July
7/28/2009 Become an Archaeologist at Colonial Michilimackinac on August 4
7/23/2009 Jaeger’s Battalion of Rogers’ Rangers Returns to Colonial Michilimackinac with a New Story
7/23/2009 Blacksmiths Gather at Mackinac Island Convention on August 1 to Celebrate Craft
7/23/2009 Send in Your Photo of Mackinac Island's Father Marquette Statue, and Win!
7/23/2009 March, Play, Guard, Cossip: Participate in New Evening Program at Fort Mackinac on July 29
7/17/2009 Campeau’s Company Encampment Joins Colonial Michilimackinac July 24-25
7/16/2009 Michigan's Second State Park Celebrates its Centennial July 13, and You're Invited!
7/15/2009 20 Millionth Visitor Welcomed to Mackinac State Historic Parks
7/9/2009 Woodland Indian Art by Griffing Returns to Colonial Michilimackinac
7/08/2009 Vintage Base Ball Returns to Mackinac Island July 18
7/02/2009 Colonial Cooking Classes Coming to Michilimackinac
Archived News Releases
Contact
Jolene Priest
Mackinac State Historic Parks
Public Relations and Marketing Officer
Box 370, Mackinac Island, MI 49757 (May – September)
Box 873, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (October – April)
906-847-3328 (May – September)
231-436-4100 (October – April)
