Feel the power of nature as the water-powered sawmill transforms timbers into boards. Sawmill demonstration immediately follows the Sawpit demonstration. This experience included with regular admission to Historic Mill Creek.
Watch as axes are used to turn logs into timbers and help a Sawyer make sawdust fly with a pit saw. Meet at the Sawpit. This experience included with regular
Join a naturalist to learn what plants and animals live in woodland habitats at Historic Mill Creek. Your journey of discovery starts with amazing stories and hands-on activities for all
What did a lighthouse sound like? This demonstration, led by a costumed interpreter, showcases the unique fog signal of the lighthouse while also describing the other elements that made Old
Located in the 1907 Fog Signal Building, this well-stocked museum store features lighthouse-inspired souvenirs and merchandise and Mackinac State Historic Parks publications.
Five stories above Mill Creek, the Treetop Discovery Tower features views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island. Trust us – you won’t soon forget
A guided tour up the winding, 51 stairs to the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tower. Tours limited to 10 people at a time. Tours of the tower are not guaranteed
Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and feel the power of the 6-pound field gun as
Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and cover your ears as the Coehorn Mortar fires over
