Washington’s Birthday at Fort Mackinac Posted February 19, 2019 Yesterday, February 18, many government offices were closed to celebrate the holiday most people know as Presidents’ Day. Many people believe this extra day off celebrates the birthdays of all presidents. However, while some state governments have designed February 18 as Presidents’ Day, in the eyes of the federal government the holiday remains Washington’s Birthday, a celebration that would have been familiar to the soldiers of Fort Mackinac over 120 years ago. (more…)
Presidents At Mackinac Posted February 22, 2017 Included in the rich fabric of Mackinac history, are the many threads connected to the presidency of the United States. As we celebrate the birth of George Washington today, we are reminded of the presidents who actually visited Mackinac Island, and those who came close. (more…)