Lost Rocks & Mackinac Millstones at Historic Mill Creek
Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw CityWhile limestone formations are famous at Mackinac, other geological wonders lie hidden underfoot. Today at Historic Mill Creek special programs highlight the grist mill which once ground grain into flour. Our millstones were hewn from “lost rocks,” boulders deposited by glaciers thousands of years ago. Learn what evidence of milling has been found here, how […]
Full Moon over Mackinac
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandExperience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, we’ll enjoy a stroll to the highest point of the island at Fort Holmes. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise over Lake Huron, illuminating the landscape […]
Lost Rocks & Mackinac Millstones at Historic Mill Creek
Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw CityWhile limestone formations are famous at Mackinac, other geological wonders lie hidden underfoot. Today at Historic Mill Creek special programs highlight the grist mill which once ground grain into flour. Our millstones were hewn from “lost rocks,” boulders deposited by glaciers thousands of years ago. Learn what evidence of milling has been found here, how […]
Workshops in the Museum
The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac IslandPresented by the Mackinac Arts Council. Join local and regional artists as they share their art expertise. Workshops take place in Marquette Park on the lawn outside The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Supplies are provided, but you may also bring your own. Class sizes are limited - early registration is recommended through […]
Lost Rocks & Mackinac Millstones at Historic Mill Creek
Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw CityWhile limestone formations are famous at Mackinac, other geological wonders lie hidden underfoot. Today at Historic Mill Creek special programs highlight the grist mill which once ground grain into flour. Our millstones were hewn from “lost rocks,” boulders deposited by glaciers thousands of years ago. Learn what evidence of milling has been found here, how […]
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours
Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Fort Street, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesExplore 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 […]
