Mackinac – Our Famous Island, presented by Mackinac Arts Council

Center for the Arts Mackinac Island

Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks takes viewers along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There is far more to this sacred island than horses and fudge, […]

Mackinac – Our Famous Island, presented by Mackinac Arts Council

Center for the Arts Mackinac Island

Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks takes viewers along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There is far more to this sacred island than horses and fudge, […]

Event Series Chateau LaFramboise Bicentennial Party

Chateau LaFramboise Bicentennial Party

Harbour View Inn Mackinac Island

Presented by Harbour View Inn. A free event, open to the public in the parlor of the Chateau Laframboise of the Harbor View Inn. Enjoy champagne and cake along with a presentation from a Mackinac State Historic Parks historian on Magdelaine Laframboise and her role on Mackinac Island. A Mackinac Parks: 125 event!

Historic Downtown Mackinac Open for the Season

Historic Downtown Mackinac Mackinac Island

There's more to Mackinac. See a blacksmith demonstrate his or her trade at the Benjamin Blacksmith Shop, learn about Dr. Beaumont and his famous experiments at the American Fur Company Store, and explore the history of Mackinac Island architecture at the McGulpin House.  #thisismackinac Admission included with a Fort Mackinac or Historic Downtown Mackinac ticket, […]

Movie in the Fort

Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MI

Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Up on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. #thisismackinac

Event Series Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Everyone loves a good meal, including the historic residents of Michilimackinac! Join historic interpreters to tour and help maintain the fort's gardens, assist with running the outdoor bread oven (and taste the results!), watch meals cooked over an open fire, and learn more about the unique food cultures of Michilimackinac's French, British, and Native American […]