Lilac Festival Grand Parade

Mackinac Island

Finish off the week of festivities from the Lilac Festival with the Grand Parade which will go down M-185 into downtown. Parade starts with a special cannon salute from Fort Mackinac. Keep an eye out for the Fort Mackinac soldiers and Mackinac State Historic Parks float! #thisismackinac

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 […]

“Mackinac Rocks!” Open House and Reception

The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac Island

Grand opening and awards reception for the 2024 juried art exhibition at The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, Mackinac Rocks! Co-sponsored by Mackinac Associates, the Mackinac Arts Council, and Mackinac State Historic Parks. #thisismackinac From looking in wonder at the natural curiosity that is Arch Rock to skipping rocks at Windermere Point, to maybe enjoying […]