The King’s Birth-day Celebration
Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw CityAn annual highlight for the British soldiers and civilians at Michilimackinac, King George III’s official birthday on June 4 was marked by toasts, dinners and salutes. Join the interpretive staff at Michilimackinac as they celebrate this most British of holidays with artillery fire, drinks and treats, and other special programs. All special programs included with […]
Complimentary Admission to the Mackinac Art Museum
The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac IslandEnjoy complimentary admission to The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum June 6 - June 14 as part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival! ABOUT THE MACKINAC ART MUSEUM: Nowhere else does such a rare and exceptional collection of Mackinac-related art and photography come together to tell Mackinac’s story. In complement to the natural […]
Lilac Festival Queen Coronation
Marquette ParkPresented by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Join us in beautiful Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue for music from the Grand Hotel orchestra and for the crowning of the 2025 Lilac Festival queen. #thisismackinac #mymackinac
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Run & Walk
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandHelp kick off the 74th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race […]
Maritime Michilimackinac
Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw CityColonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked […]
American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Opening Day
American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Market & Fort Streets, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesLearn all about Mackinac's medical miracle as we celebrate opening day! Home to the American Fur Company Store, which sold a variety of general merchandise. It was at this site, on June 6, 1822, that French Canadian voyageur Alexis St. Martin was accidentally shot in the stomach from a distance of three feet. Fort Mackinac […]
