HISTORY
Time seems to stand still on Mackinac Island not only because there are no cars, but also because there are two historic military forts and a handful of the oldest buildings in Michigan. Just by being here you’ll feel like you’re back in the past! Mackinac Island is home to many beautiful examples of Victorian architecture among the cottages and B&Bs that, in many cases, are well over 100 years old. The Island’s museums and reenactments by costumed interpreters also offer glimpses into the 19th-century lives of both soldiers and civilians.
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American Fur Company Store and Dr. Beaumont Museum
On this site in 1822, Alexis St. Martin, a voyageur, was injured by an accidental gunshot wound. The unusual healing of the wound allowed Dr. William Beaumont, Fort Mackinac’s post…
Benjamin Blacksmith Shop
Originally built in the 1880s, Robert Benjamin and later his son, Herbert, ran a blacksmith shop into the 1960s. The contents of the shop were moved to the reconstructed building…
Biddle House
Biddle House features the Mackinac Island Native American Museum. A Time of Change. As an Anishnaabek woman, Agatha Biddle and other indigenous people witnessed their culture subjected to immense changes…
British Landing
During the night of July 16-17, 1812, a small force of British regulars and several hundred voyageurs and Indian allies landed and occupied a height that overlooked Fort Mackinac and…
Cemeteries
Our cemeteries are quiet and reverent places. While you can walk them respectfully or view from a distance. These final resting places of our Island’s historic figures, are for the…
Fort Holmes
After the British and their allies captured Fort Mackinac during the War of 1812, they quickly built a small outpost and called it Fort George. When the Americans regained the…
Fort Mackinac
Founded during the American Revolution, the British captured the Fort in the very first engagement on American soil in the War of 1812. Inside, 14 original buildings, cannon salutes, bugle…
Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery
The Post Cemetery is the final resting place for Fort Mackinac soldiers, their families and local officials. Although the origin of the Cemetery is lost in history, local lore suggests…
Grand Hotel Stable & Carriage Museum
The Grand Stables, located minutes away from the hotel near Surrey Hill and just across from Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, is free of charge and open to all Mackinac…
Horse in History Museum
Mackinac Horsemen’s Association is excited to showcase this compilation of photographs at the entrance of the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center (MCEC) showing Mackinac Island’s unique horse culture. From photos selected…
McGulpin House
This house has been opened to the public as a barebones restoration that shows how it would have appeared around 1820. The McGulpins were a working-class family who would not…
Mission House
The Mission House is a historic structure located adjacent to Mission Point Resort. Built in 1825, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior is not open to…
Richard & Jane Manoogian Art Museum
The newest museum on the Island comes by the generous contributions of Richard and Jane Manoogian and showcases Native American baskets to present-day paintings. It’s a three-level structure that focuses…
Stuart House Museum
Stuart House Museum illuminates the Island’s history and is where John Jacob Astor made his living as a fur trader during the 1800s.
Surrey Hills Carriage Museum
An antique carriage museum that features a working blacksmith shop, Surrey Hills lets you explore and learn about carriages. Three shops offer food, gifts, and souvenirs. There is a picnic…
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How sweet it is to be loved by you! Nicole & Karsten making an adorable mess cutting their cake! 🍰
We’re counting down the days to see and smell the beautiful lilac blooms of June!
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Islanders enjoying the Annual Mackinac Island Winterfest Twilight Ski! 🎿 ❄️
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Frosty views from the East Bluff!❄️💙
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This coming Monday I talk with Andrew & Emily from rybasfudge - great episode all about the family history to Fudge and they explain the 906 Rewards program
For the love of lighthouses! There is a quaint restaurant right on the shore of Lake Huron, that serves a great Benedict, and this view with your coffee. I hope to enjoy it one day again…. Hopefully it would be on the second Saturday in July, so I can visit this beauty!
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The Grand Hotel's red phone booth! ❣️ ☎️
How many of you had your picture taken by it? We would love for you to share it with us in the comments on our Facebook page.♥️
It’s a good weekend to pick up a card and perhaps a little gift from Poppins. We have lots of options for the loves of your life. 💌
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Fresh off the easel and from the reel earlier. Stills ⬅️ Won’t be long before lilac festival is here! 🍃
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