Benjamin Blacksmith Shop Opening Day
See Mackinac at Work as the Benjamin Blacksmith Shop opens for the 2025 season! Originally built in the 1880s, Robert Benjamin and later his son, Herbert, ran a blacksmith shop
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See Mackinac at Work as the Benjamin Blacksmith Shop opens for the 2025 season! Originally built in the 1880s, Robert Benjamin and later his son, Herbert, ran a blacksmith shop
What can you expect in 2024? A lot! Read more:
Enchanting. Relaxing. Magical. Mackinac evokes so many memories and images of a special place that has allowed individuals and families to create memories and unique experiences.
Herbert Benjamin ran his blacksmith shop into the 1960s – long after most village blacksmiths had closed their doors. Learn more about Herbert and how he navigated a rapidly changing time on Mackinac Island.
It’s time for Mackinac to get back to work as we celebrate Opening Day 2024! #thisismackinac
As the calendar flips to the new year, the Mackinac State Historic Parks crew is busy preparing its historic sites and parks for an exciting 2023 season.
In 1982, Mackinac Associates received its official 501(c)(3) status, and the organization that we know and love was officially born. Learn more here:
There is no wrong way to see and visit Mackinac Island. But what could a perfect day look like visiting ONLY Mackinac Island State Park? Learn more here.
Mackinac at Work. The Benjamin Blacksmith Shop opens for the 2023 season on May 12. Included with a Fort Mackinac or Historic Downtown Mackinac ticket. #thisismackinac
