mackinac island
Residents Appreciation Day
Mackinac State Historic ParksFor residents of Mackinac, Cheboygan, or Emmet counties, for one weekend, we discount the admission prices for all of our sites to what they were when we first began operating our modern museum programs for the public in 1958. (.50 cents adults, .25 cents children). Thank you for supporting Mackinac State Historic Parks! This special […]
Hardwood Nature Hike
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandJoin Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, as we explore Mackinac Island State Park’s newest interpretive pathway, the Hardwood Nature Trail. Starting at the Avenue of Flags (behind Fort Mackinac), we’ll walk about ¾ mile to a woodland loop through Mackinac’s changing hardwood forest. Along the way, we’ll find wildflowers, such as trillium & trout lily, and […]
Memorial Day Observance
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIA brief and informal Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to the soldiers who served at Fort Mackinac. Soldiers will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at Fort Mackinac, march to the cemetery, perform a short ceremony and salute, and return to the fort. (always on Memorial Day – May 29, 2023)
American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Open for the Season
American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum Market & Fort Streets, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesMackinac's Medical Miracle. Open for the 2023 season on June 3! Included with a Fort Mackinac or Historic Downtown Mackinac ticket. #thisismackinac
McGulpin House Open for the Season
McGulpin House Market and Fort Streets, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesThe McGulpin House, possibly Mackinac's oldest residential structure, opens for the 2023 season on June 3! Admission included with a Fort Mackinac or Historic Downtown Mackinac ticket. #thisismackinac
British Landing Nature Center Opening Day
British Landing Nature Center Mackinac IslandTake the bike ride around M-185 and stop at British Landing to learn about the plants and wildlife that call Mackinac Island home. Talked to a naturalist, read the interpretive panels, and explore the exhibits. Free admission. #thisismackinac
