Let’s Talk Dirt: The Science of 18th Century Laundry

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Clean clothes mattered to people in the 18th century, so much so that some women made a career out of doing other peoples’ laundry. Join us for this exciting program about the soapy, sudsy science that helped people keep their clothes clean at Michilimackinac. Admission by donation. #thisismackinac

Event Series Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Everyone loves a good meal, including the historic residents of Michilimackinac! Join historic interpreters to tour and help maintain the fort's gardens, assist with running the outdoor bread oven (and taste the results!), watch meals cooked over an open fire, and learn more about the unique food cultures of Michilimackinac's French, British, and Native American […]

Event Series Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Gardens and Good Things to Eat

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Everyone loves a good meal, including the historic residents of Michilimackinac! Join historic interpreters to tour and help maintain the fort's gardens, assist with running the outdoor bread oven (and taste the results!), watch meals cooked over an open fire, and learn more about the unique food cultures of Michilimackinac's French, British, and Native American […]

Michilimackinac Secrets and Scandals: Histsory Revealed

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

This new themed weekend will present visitors with a variety of programs focusing on some of Michilimackinac’s lesser known history. Each program will examine an aspect of the Michilimackinac’ past that caused the original residents to gossip and share secrets with one another. All special programs and events included with regular admission to Colonial Michilimackinac. […]

Michilimackinac Secrets and Scandals: Histsory Revealed

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

This new themed weekend will present visitors with a variety of programs focusing on some of Michilimackinac’s lesser known history. Each program will examine an aspect of the Michilimackinac’ past that caused the original residents to gossip and share secrets with one another. All special programs and events included with regular admission to Colonial Michilimackinac. […]

Movie by the Bridge

Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City

Enjoy The Lego Movie in Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City with the Mackinac Bridge as your background. Bring a blanket or a chair. This is a Mackinac Parks: 125 free event!