Fort Mackinac Open for the Season Posted March 19, 2020 Iconic Fort Mackinac opens for the 2023 season on May 4. See why the fort is the highlight of any island visit. #thisismackinac
Education Outreach Brings History to Life Posted February 28, 2020 Presenting a program at the Gros Cap School near St. Ignace. Our historic sites may be closed for another two months, but right now small teams of interpreters are traveling around the state to bring Mackinac’s history to life in elementary school classrooms. Since its creation, the Historic Mackinac on Tour program has visited schools and presented to nearly 250,000 students. (more…)
Lilac Festival Queen Coronation Posted February 11, 2020 Presented by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Join us in beautiful Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue for music from the Grand Hotel orchestra and for the crowning of the 2024 Lilac Festival queen. #thisismackinac #mymackinac
Guided Botanical Trail Hike Posted February 11, 2020 Join Jack Barnwell for a guided hike along the beautiful Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Barnwell was the architect of the trail. Meet at the trail head at the Arch Rock Bicycle Trail. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
Movie in the Fort Posted February 11, 2020 Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event! This movie is rated PG-13.
Hike to Fort Holmes Posted February 11, 2020 Join an MSHP staff member for a guided walk to Fort Holmes, the highest point on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
Movie in the Fort Posted February 11, 2020 Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Moana on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
Movie in the Fort Posted February 11, 2020 Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Lego Movie on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
Movie in the Fort Posted February 11, 2020 Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Finding Nemo on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!
Movie in the Fort Posted February 11, 2020 Settle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy The Mighty Ducks on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!