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July 2022
Movies on Mackinac: Mackinac – Our Famous Island
The Mackinac Arts Council presents Mackinac – Our Famous Island in the Center for the Arts at Mission Point every Sunday May 1 – October 23. Admission is free. About the documentary: Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks takes viewers to Mackinac – Our Famous Island along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There…
Find out more »A Star Spangled Fourth of July
The 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, performances of patriotic music, and Victorian 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 as we have catch and baseball available on the parade ground to go along with foot races and sack races,…
Find out more »Movies on Mackinac: Mackinac – Our Famous Island
The Mackinac Arts Council presents Mackinac – Our Famous Island in the Center for the Arts at Mission Point every Sunday May 1 – October 23. Admission is free. About the documentary: Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks takes viewers to Mackinac – Our Famous Island along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There…
Find out more »Underground Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac saw many changes over its 115-year history. All the buildings you see in the fort today were built by soldiers, but there were many other buildings that did not survive. Join Curator of Archaeology Lynn Evans for an evening walking tour to explore the archaeological side of Fort Mackinac history. This is a free event; donations welcome. Meet at the Fort Mackinac Avenue of Flags.
Find out more »Movies on Mackinac: Mackinac – Our Famous Island
The Mackinac Arts Council presents Mackinac – Our Famous Island in the Center for the Arts at Mission Point every Sunday May 1 – October 23. Admission is free. About the documentary: Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks takes viewers to Mackinac – Our Famous Island along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There…
Find out more »Sip n’ Sail – Mackinac Island/Great Turtle History Cruise
Hop aboard the charming Isle Royale Queen III for a leisurely narrated cruise around the "Great Turtle" featuring the island's former and esteemed Director Emeritus of Mackinac State Historic Parks, Phil Porter. Learn the history of the Island from its Native American settlements, foreign flag occupations and commericial fishing industry to its acclaim today as a top ten rated Trip Advisor destination and resort location. A family-friendly cruise with seating limited to 50 people. Purchase tickets online at: www.sipnsailcruises.com
Find out more »Mackinac’s Forgotten Treasures
On this guided bike tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, on a nature adventure back in time. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, at the Avenue of Flags on Huron Road, we’ll explore features that are long lost, destroyed or forgotten. Along the way, you’re invited to imagine feeding animals at Deer Park, the acrid odor of an old lime kiln, and the sharp report of gunfire at the old rifle range. We’ll listen for echoes of the Musical Well and look…
Find out more »Vintage Base Ball
A vintage game of “base ball” as it was meant to be played, barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac, the oldest continually used ball field in Michigan! Learn an old-fashioned cheer, watch players fined for smoking cigars on the field, and enjoy a good old-fashioned rivalry! We welcome back the Mackinaw City Boys for the 2022 match! Sponsored by Mary’s Bistro and Draught House. Admission by donation.
Find out more »Movies on Mackinac: Mackinac – Our Famous Island
The Mackinac Arts Council presents Mackinac – Our Famous Island in the Center for the Arts at Mission Point every Sunday May 1 – October 23. Admission is free. About the documentary: Detroit Public TV and Mackinac State Historic Parks takes viewers to Mackinac – Our Famous Island along its many shores and trails to experience the natural beauty of the island, visit landmarks that reveal its earliest history and introduce the people who still work to preserve this special place. There…
Find out more »Sip n’ Sail – Mackinac Island/Great Turtle History Cruise
Hop aboard the charming Isle Royale Queen III for a leisurely narrated cruise around the "Great Turtle" featuring the island's former and esteemed Director Emeritus of Mackinac State Historic Parks, Phil Porter. Learn the history of the Island from its Native American settlements, foreign flag occupations and commericial fishing industry to its acclaim today as a top ten rated Trip Advisor destination and resort location. A family-friendly cruise with seating limited to 50 people. Purchase tickets online at: www.sipnsailcruises.com
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