It can be easy to see time spent on Mackinac Island as a defining moment in a vacation, a career, or even a lifetime. It can be a special place,

Fort Mackinac was home to more than 4,500 British and U.S. soldiers between 1780 and 1895. These soldiers constructed buildings and walls, drilled on the parade ground, marched sentry beats,

The Diary of Harold Dunbar Corbusier 1883-1884, 1892 introduces us to the life and times at Fort Mackinac through the eyes of a boy, from his actual diary, first at

Description of soldier life from 1780 to 1895, detailing the often difficult and isolated existence at this remote outpost. From the book: “Throughout Fort Mackinac’s 115 year history the soldiers

Reports in Mackinac History and Archaeology, Number 3 History of 16 British units garrisoned at Fort Michilimackinac and Fort Mackinac between 1780-1796. Details military dress, housing, Company’s stationed at Fort

Reports in Mackinac History and Archaeology, Number 11 from the book: “The years from 1796, when United States troops first landed on Mackinac Island, to the reorganization of the military

This book details the life and medical advancements made by Dr. William Beaumont from his arrival at Mackinac in 1820 to his transfer to Fort Niagara in 1825. “Because of

Visitors to Mackinac Island can trace the steps of John and Charlotte O’Brien. Their story comes to life through their letters, lovingly uncovered by their great grandson, Edward Nicholas. Today

Reports in Mackinac History and Archaeology, Number 7 Story of British soldiers who captured and held Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Island from 1812-1815. from the book: “The War of 1812