2023 Archaeology Field Season Wrap-Up The 65th field season of archaeology has wrapped up at Colonial Michilimackinac. Read More »
U.S. Army Forage Cap and Dress Helmet Fort Mackinac benefits from having several items in our collection – a physical representation that our guests see daily that we can translate to the present day. Take the hats worn by soldiers at Fort Mackinac, for instance. Read More »
Preservation: Puzzle Pieces to the Past Mackinac State Historic Parks’ collection pieces together the past like a puzzle by linking artifacts to moments somewhere in time in order to write the story of the island for the enjoyment of generations to come. Read More »
Mysterious Mackinac Caverns The natural wonders of Mackinac Island have drawn people to its rocky shores for thousands of years. There are stories of fantastic discoveries as well – including, perhaps most enticing of all – tales of large caverns beneath the island’s surface. Read More »
Meet the Mackinac State Historic Parks Dray Team We’re excited to introduce you to three of the hardest-working members of the Mackinac Island State Park team – Holiday, Dex, and Doug. Read More »
The Cattle of Mackinac Island You’ve heard of the Battle of Mackinac Island, but have you heard of the Cattle of Mackinac Island? This is their story. Read More »