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Civil War at Mackinac Weekend

June 22 @ 9:30 am - 7:00 pm EDT

$9.25 – $16.25

In the summer of 1862 Fort Mackinac held a new title: political prison. Join reenactors portraying the “Stanton Guard,” the company mustered to guard the prisoners, as they present special programming throughout the weekend at the fort. All special programs are included with regular admission to Fort Mackinac. #thisismackinac

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Schedule of Events at Fort Mackinac, June 22 and 23:
9:30 a.m. – Morning cannon Salute.
10:00 a.m. – Rifle Firing Demonstration followed by The Changing Face of Fort Mackinac program. Civil War Group reports to Fort Mackinac.
11:00 a.m. – Cannon Firing Demonstration, followed by Guard Mount Program.
11:30 a.m. – Medicine at Mackinac Program
12:00 p.m. – Rifle Firing Demonstration, followed by Stanton Guard at Fort Mackinac Program.
1:00 p.m. – Cannon Firing Demonstration, followed by Civilian Culture and the Civil War Program
2:00 p.m. – Rifle and Drill Program
3:00 p.m. – Cannon Firing Demonstration, followed by Soldier’s Uniform and Equipment Program
4:00 p.m. – Rifle Firing Demonstration, followed by Michigan Civilians and the War Effort Program*
5:00 p.m. – Cannon Firing Demonstration
6:00 p.m. – Rifle Firing Demonstration
6:30 p.m. – Cannon Firing Demonstration
7:00 p.m. – Fort Mackinac Closed for the Evening
*June 22 ONLY

Details

Date:
June 22
Time:
9:30 am - 7:00 pm EDT
Cost:
$9.25 – $16.25
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Venue

Fort Mackinac
Mackinac Island, MI
Phone
9068473328
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Organizer

Mackinac State Historic Parks
Phone
906-847-3328
Email
mackinacparks@michigan.gov
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Ticket Description
Included with Regular Admission to Fort Mackinac