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Artist-in-Residence Program
Artist-in-Residence Program
Join our resident artist for a free program detailing work done during the artist residency. This is a free program held at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center. Schedule or resident artists to be posted in late winter, 2025. ABOUT THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: The Mackinac State Historic […]
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September Stroll to Arch Rock
September Stroll to Arch Rock
The summer season draws to a close in the North Woods. Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall for this easy guided stroll on the Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Along the way, we’ll savor summer wonders and look for early signs of autumn, including migrating songbirds. At Arch Rock, enjoy one of the island’s most spectacular views and […]
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Mackinac’s Amazing Evergreens
Mackinac’s Amazing Evergreens
Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall on a guided walk to search for Mackinac Island’s amazing evergreens. We’ll discover fragrant cedar and fir, towering spruce and pine, and prickly juniper on the forest floor. Learn how people and animals rely on these special species of our North Woods landscape. Meet at the Avenue of Flags, behind Fort […]
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Artist-in-Residence Program
Artist-in-Residence Program
Join our resident artist for a free program detailing work done during the artist residency. This is a free program held at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center. Schedule or resident artists to be posted in late winter, 2025. ABOUT THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: The Mackinac State Historic […]
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A Walk Through the Cemeteries of Mackinac Island
A Walk Through the Cemeteries of Mackinac Island
Join us for an evening walk through the island’s cemeteries with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator, Jack Swartzinski. Jack will guide guests through the Catholic, Protestant, and Military cemeteries, explaining their history and pointing out historic graves in each. Meet at the Post Cemetery. This is a free tour – donations welcome. Wear comfortable […]
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Soldiers in the Park, a Mackinac National Park: 150 Event
Soldiers in the Park, a Mackinac National Park: 150 Event
As the idea for Mackinac National Park was being debated in the Senate and House in the mid-1870s, the idea had a few factors working in its favor: one, the U.S. government already owned the land; and two, the troops garrisoned at Fort Mackinac could care for the grounds, which would help ease and significant […]
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Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting
A regular meeting of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission at the Post Hospital Administration Building, Mackinac Island.
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Artist-in-Residence Program
Artist-in-Residence Program
Join our resident artist for a free program detailing work done during the artist residency. This is a free program held at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center. Schedule or resident artists to be posted in late winter, 2025. ABOUT THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: The Mackinac State Historic […]
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Fort Fright
Fort Fright
Lanterns light your way through an 18th-century fort and fur trading village overrun by werewolves, witches, goblins and ghouls. Storytellers weave spooky folktales near bonfires and treats such as hot mulled cider, cookies and candy can be found throughout the site. Most stops are suitable for all ages, but a haunted house, demon walk and […]
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