Robert Campbell constructed a water-powered sawmill at Mill Creek about 1790, being the first of its kind in northern Michigan. Prior to the mill, trees were turned into lumber entirely with hand tools for more than 100 years at the Straits of Mackinac.
Mackinac State Historic Parks accessioned 247 objects into its permanent collection and archives. Learn about a few of them here.
It’s time for another deep dive into the collection! Today Dr. Lynn Evans, Curator of Archaeology, shows us on Orvietan Lid.
As the calendar flips to the new year, Mackinac State Historic Parks staff are busy readying new tours, exhibits, publications, and more.
The holiday traditions of the 17th and 18th centuries are alive at A Colonial Christmas at Colonial Michilimackinac.
It’s time for another dive into our collections!
This will be one of the coolest things you see all summer. Experience the power of Michilimackinac’s weapons at night. Gates open at 9:00 p.m. Rifle firing will start at
Settle under the stars and enjoy the Disney/Pixar classic Coco with the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Bridge as your backdrop. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack.
Settle under the stars and enjoy Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope with the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Bridge as your backdrop. Bring a blanket or chair
