Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Archaeology Routine testing carried out in 2004 prior to moving the lighthouse barn back to its original location revealed the presence of unexpected architectural remains; an
Fort Mackinac Archaeology Fort Mackinac retains the historic buildings standing when the army decommissioned it in 1895. However, some structures had come and gone during the fort’s 114-year military service.
Colonial Michilimackinac Archaeology In 1959, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission contracted with Michigan State University to carry out a season of excavation at Michilimackinac. Thus began an archaeological project
Mackinaw City. Carrying out all aspects of excavation and recording of the archaeological site under the direction of the Curator of Archaeology and the Archaeology Field Supervisor.
Mackinaw City. Serves as the primary assistant to the Curator of Archaeology and supervises all aspects of excavation and recording of the archaeological site when the curator is not present and provides public interpretation of the archaeology site.
In 1959, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission contracted with Michigan State University to carry out a season of excavation at Michilimackinac. Thus began an archaeological project that has continued
Archaeological Completion Report Series, Number 10 From the book: “The Mill Creek site (20CN8) is a farm and mill complex located on the Straits of Mackinac in northern Michigan and
Even with the Mackinac Bridge towers in the distance, standing at the brass cannon aimed over Lake Michigan with the wooden palisade of Fort Michilimackinac behind you transports you back
Most of us have had the experience of moving from one place to another, deciding what to take and what to discard. In the summer of 1781, the residents of Michilimackinac had the same experience.
