Askin’s Men and Women at Michilimackinac
Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw CityAskin’s Men and Women at Michilimackinac will explore the lives of the men and women, both free and enslaved, who worked for the merchant John Askin at Michilimackinac in the 1770s. Join the staff at Michilimackinac as they demonstrate the various work performed by Askin’s employees, who included sailors, bakers, gardeners, cooks, voyageurs, laundresses, and […]
Shakespeare in the Park
Marquette ParkPresented by the Starling Shakespeare Company. Shows alternate between Henry IV and Twelfth Night. Performances are in Marquette Park. Rain location is Mission Point Theater.
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 […]
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 […]
Shakespeare in the Park
Marquette ParkPresented by the Starling Shakespeare Company. Shows alternate between Henry IV and Twelfth Night. Performances are in Marquette Park. Rain location is Mission Point Theater.
Artist-in-Residence Workshop
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandJoin our resident artist for a free workshop. Workshop to be held in the Station 256 Conference room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center. This is a free workshop! #thisismackinac June 12 – Rug braiding with multimedia artist Jillian Blackwell June 26 – Island Echoes: Exploring the Sonic Canvasses Inspired by the […]
