McGulpin House Opening Day
McGulpin House Market and Fort Streets, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesExplore what is possibly Mackinac's oldest residence as celebrate opening day! One of the island’s oldest structures, McGulpin House dates to 1790. Originally located on the east end of town, the building was moved to this location during restoration in 1982. Once the home of William McGulpin, a baker for the American Fur Company, this […]
British Landing Nature Center Opening Day
British Landing Nature Center Mackinac IslandOn your way around M-185 include the British Landing Nature Center to learn more about the plants and animals that call Mackinac Island home. The British Landing Nature Center is located across from British Landing. The center includes information on the geology, plants, habitats and wildlife found on the island. Additionally, a large cedar tree […]
Movie in the Fort
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MISettle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Wizard of Oz on the big screen. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. Movie begins at dusk, closer to 10:00 p.m. This is a free event! #thisismackinac
Lilacs and Warblers Birding Adventure
Marquette ParkBirders of all ages will enjoy this unique guided adventure, searching for spring songbirds during the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Meet naturalist Kyle Bagnall in Marquette Park at the statue of Father Marquette. Amidst thousands of fragrant lilac blossoms, we’ll stroll through the park, then up the hill, looking for migrating warblers, raptors overhead, and […]
Creating the Village of Mackinac Island
Windermere Point Windermere Point, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesJoin us for a guided tour going through the creation of the village of Mackinac in the 1780s. This guided tour, led by Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator Jack Swartzinski, will take guests through downtown Mackinac Island, laying out how the Village of Mackinac came to be, contrasting current locations with how they would […]
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 […]
