Island History Series: Moviemaking at Mackinac

Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island

Join Mackinac State Historic Parks Deputy Director Steve Brisson as he explores the movies made on Mackinac, like This Time For Keeps and Somewhere in Time. Presented at the Station 256 Conference Room above the historic Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center. This is a free Mackinac Parks: 125 event!

Movie in the Fort

Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MI

Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Finding Nemo on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!

Virtual Artist-in-Residence Workshop with Artist Jane Kramer

Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac Island

Since 2013, Kramer has been working on a body of work titled Foreshadowing – Endangered & Threatened Plant Species. For this project, she has photographed the shadows of Michigan’s endangered and threatened plant species and, using an alcohol gel process, transfer the shadow images onto paper she makes from invasive plant species such as garlic […]

Event Series Workshops at the Museum

Workshops at the Museum

The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac Island

Presented by the Mackinac Arts Council. Join local and regional artists as they share their art expertise. 2020 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 […]

British Landing Nature Programs – Tree Identification

British Landing Nature Center Mackinac Island

Learn how to identify various trees on Mackinac Island and the different purposes they have for the animals as well as people. It will be a short 20 minute hike through the British Landing Trail. The group will be making a stop at Friendship's Alter as well. Meet in front of the British Landing Nature […]

British Landing Nature Programs – Scat Identification

British Landing Nature Center Mackinac Island

Learn how to identify different scat left by various animals in Michigan. Learn how to figure out what the animal ate last. Do you know the difference between buck and doe scat? You will! Program will take place at the podium and bench area adjacent to the south side of the British Landing Nature.Seating is […]