Located on Main Street in the eastern end of Mackinac Island’s historic downtown, Mission Church is Michigan’s oldest surviving church building. It is also the earliest surviving example of a New England Style church in the Midwest. Simple and elegant it was constructed by the island’s first Protestant congregation in 1830. The Ground Level Meeting Room can be used for meetings, small gatherings, or in conjunction with weddings.
Mission Church ground level meeting room is available daily from early May through October. Meetings may be scheduled for either an AM (9:00 a.m. – noon) or PM (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) session. The Mission Church Ground Level will be unavailable if it is already reserved as the weather back-up for a wedding on Mackinac Island.
Mission Church ground level meeting room offers tables and white folding chairs for up to 30 people.
— Decorations must not in any way be affixed to, or otherwise endanger, museum buildings or collections. No tape and tacks of any type may be used to install decorations. Signage cannot be hung on the walls or within any windows.
— It is the responsibility of the group to designate an individual to remove any decorations or other items immediately following the reservation; otherwise, the items will be removed and discarded by Mackinac State Historic Park staff. Mackinac State Historic Parks will not take the responsibility for storage of any items before or after the scheduled date.
— Any special equipment brought onto a Mackinac State Historic Parks site must be approved prior to the day of the event. This includes lighting or amplifications systems.
— Due to Mackinac State Historic Parks’ mission of preserving the natural integrity of the state park, only acoustic music is allowed. Use of amplification and sound systems must be approved by the Group Travel and Special Events Coordinator. Volume will be monitored by the Park Manager.
— Properly licensed caterers are welcome within the Mission Church ground level meeting room. Excessive alcohol consumption within MSHP buildings and grounds is strictly prohibited.
— “No Smoking” policy is enforced for all Mackinac State Historic Parks buildings and grounds.
— The restroom inside the Mission Church Ground Level Meeting Room will remain open for your guests.
— The entrance is located on the left side of Mission Church. There is no paved path from the sidewalk to the meeting room. Guests will need to go down one step when entering the Mission Church Ground Level Meeting Room.
Mission Church ground level meeting room is $250 for a half day reservation. Payment is required with application and can be made via check or credit card. This fee is waived for Mackinac Island nonprofit boards.
Cancellations 30 days or less prior to reserved date are non-refundable.
If you wish to view Mission Church, please call to schedule a visit. Dates and times fill up fast and are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Madisen Hansen (231) 436-4100 207 W Sinclair, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
