Artist-in-Residence Program

Marquette Park

Join our resident artist, Sarah Langdon, for a presentation of a choreographed dance to the theme of Jane Schoolcraft's writing. This is a free event at Marquette Park. #thisismackinac

A Walk Through the Cemeteries of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island

Join us for an evening walk through the island’s cemeteries with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator, Jack Swartzinski. Jack will guide guests through the Catholic, Protestant, and Military cemeteries, explaining their history and pointing out historic graves in each. The tour will start directly behind Fort Mackinac and then move towards the cemeteries. This […]

Artist-in-Residence Program

Marquette Park

Join our resident artist, Mary Jo Karimnia, for a program detailing Karimnia's work and personal trajectory as an artist. This is a free event held at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center. #thisismackinac

A Colonial Christmas

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

The sun sets on the Straits of Mackinac. Fires crackle in stone hearths. The smell of treats and warm beverages fill the crisp winter air. Laughter, conversation, and more can be heard emanating from inside the palisaded walls. It’s ‘A Colonial Christmas’ at Colonial Michilimackinac, where the traditions of the 17th and 18th century are alive for […]

Event Series Twilight Turtle Trek

Twilight Turtle Trek

Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island Turtle Trek - A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island's natural winter wonderland. The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long. This is […]

Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting

Wixom, MI

A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission held at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan Lyon Meadows Conference Center in New Hudson.