Memorial Day Observance

Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MI

A brief and informal Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to the soldiers who served at Fort Mackinac. Soldiers will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at Fort Mackinac, march to the cemetery, perform a short ceremony and salute, and return to the fort.

Event Series Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment

Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

The Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment recreates events that took place between the French, British and Native tribes of the Straits Area on June 2, 1763. Presented by a Mackinaw City community group. Admission to the reenactment is free. Access to Colonial Michilimackinac requires the purchase of a regular admission ticket.

Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours

Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Fort Street, Mackinac Island, MI, United States

Explore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island on select Wednesdays June through August. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house […]

The King’s Birth-day Celebration

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

An annual highlight for the British soldiers and civilians at Michilimackinac, King George III’s official birthday on June 4 was marked by toasts, dinners and salutes. Join the interpretive staff at Michilimackinac as they celebrate this most British of holidays with artillery fire, drinks and treats, and other special programs. All special programs included with […]

Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum

The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac Island

Enjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 6 - June 14 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! ABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: Nowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. In complement to the natural […]

Lilac Festival Queen Coronation

Marquette Park

Presented by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Join us in beautiful Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue for music from the Grand Hotel orchestra and for the crowning of the 2025 Lilac Festival queen. #thisismackinac #mymackinac