Fort Mackinac
Movie in the Fort
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MISettle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. Part of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
Civil War at Mackinac Weekend
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIIn the summer of 1862 Fort Mackinac held a new title: political prison. Join reenactors portraying the “Stanton Guard,” the company mustered to guard the prisoners, as they present special programming throughout the weekend at the fort. All special programs are included with regular admission to Fort Mackinac. #thisismackinac SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Posted soon!
Fort Mackinac Opening Day
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIMackinac Island's iconic Fort Mackinac opens for the 2024 season with a cannon blast at 9am! #thisismackinac
Arch Rock by Moonlight
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIExperience Arch Rock by the light of the full moon on a free guided walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall. Meet at the Avenue of Flags (behind Fort Mackinac) for a walk down the botanical trail. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise from the east through Arch Rock, illuminating the Straits […]
Equinox Audience with Forest King
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIA towering white pine, Forest King marked the trail to Arch Rock a century ago. On this date in 1889, Mackinac’s ancient trees harbored the last flock of Passenger Pigeons ever seen on Mackinac Island. During this walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall, we’ll search for today’s forest giants and listen for secrets they tell. […]
Movie in the Fort: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MISettle in under the stars at Fort Mackinac and enjoy Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on the Parade Ground. Bring a blanket or a chair and a snack. Part of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival. This is a free event. #thisismackinac
