Hay Cutters & Summer Pasture at Historic Mill Creek

Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw City

Today at Historic Mill Creek, special programs explore historic hay making at the Straits of Mackinac. Learn about sedges, rushes, and other wild plants which fed the King’s cattle in 1781. See which tools were used to harvest “tame hay,” and hay-making artifacts uncovered at Historic Mill Creek. You may leave humming the barley-mowers’ song, […]

Hay Cutters & Summer Pasture at Historic Mill Creek

Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw City

Today at Historic Mill Creek, special programs explore historic hay making at the Straits of Mackinac. Learn about sedges, rushes, and other wild plants which fed the King’s cattle in 1781. See which tools were used to harvest “tame hay,” and hay-making artifacts uncovered at Historic Mill Creek. You may leave humming the barley-mowers’ song, […]

Historic Mill Creek Opening Day

Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw City

It's time to have an adventure at Historic Mill Creek as we celebrate Opening Day 2024! #thisismackinac

Autumn Trail Day at Historic Mill Creek

Historic Mill Creek Mackinaw City

By mid-October, the North Woods have transformed into a vibrant autumn tapestry of copper, gold and crimson. Bring a camera, binoculars, or your own favorite way to enjoy 3.5 miles of trails along the banks of Mill Creek. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, guide your way, and tell stories around a campfire […]