Fort Mackinac
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
War of 1812 Bike Ride
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MILearn more about the War of 1812 and the battle of Mackinac Island on this guided bike ride to the 1814 battlefield on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Avenue of Flags at Fort Mackinac. Participants must provide their own bikes. This event is provided by donation.
A Star Spangled Fourth of July
Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MIThe historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting. It is an 1880’s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period and children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in games on the fort parade ground. Don’t miss out on this all 1880s Independence Day […]