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Archives: Experiences

Mortar Firing Demonstration

Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and cover your ears as the Coehorn Mortar fires over

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Fire Michilimackinac’s Cannon

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

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Guns Across the Straits

What better way to wind down your day in the Straits of Mackinac than by firing off Michilimackinac’s weapons? Imagine it – you step into Colonial Michilimackinac and, as you

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Fort Mackinac Museum Store

The Fort Mackinac Museum Store is located within the 1878 Post Commissary. It offers a variety of apparel, unique mementos, gifts, and publications, as well as gifts inspired by the

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Tea Room Restaurant

The Tea Room has been a memorable part of a visit to Fort Mackinac for decades. Located in the historic Officers’ Stone Quarters it provides the best view of any

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Rifle Firing Demonstration

Learn about the changing technology of the US Army and find out why the army put an emphasis on marksmanship and changing tactics. Includes a live demonstration of an authentic

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