Mackinac State Historic Parks
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours
Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Fort Street, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesExplore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island on select Wednesdays June through August. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house […]
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours
Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Fort Street, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesExplore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island on select Wednesdays June through August. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house […]
Artist-in-Residence Program
The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum Mackinac IslandJoin 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 […]
National Lighthouse Day: Celebrating the ‘Castle on the Straits’
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Mackinaw CityOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse has served as a point in the storm and guiding beacon on the Straits of Mackinac for more than 130 years. On this National Lighthouse Day, join the interpretive staff of Old Mackinac Point for special programs celebrating the "Castle on the Straits." All special programs included with regular admission. ABOUT […]
Full Moon Over Mackinac
Mackinac Island State Park Mackinac IslandExperience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, we’ll enjoy a stroll to the highest point of the island at Fort Holmes. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise over Lake Huron, illuminating the landscape […]
Michigan Governor’s Summer Residence Tours
Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Fort Street, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesExplore the Governor’s Summer Residence on Mackinac Island on select Wednesdays June through August. Built in 1902 as a private summer cottage by Lawrence A. Young, it has served as the Governor’s summer Residence since 1945. The residence was listed in the Michigan Register of Historic Places in October 1975. In November 1997, the house […]
