Fort Mackinac
Vintage Base Ball
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesA 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! […]
Mackinac’s Forgotten Features
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesOn this guided bicycle tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, as we search for features that are long lost, forgotten, or no longer exist today. Tales of Deer Park, Cowbell Point, the Musical Well, Scott’s Cave, and Fairy Arch are just a few of the special stories you’ll hear. This journey will start behind Fort […]
Full Moon Over Mackinac
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesExperience the magic of Mackinac by the light of the full moon on a guided walk with Park Naturalist, Kyle Bagnall. Starting behind Fort Mackinac, we’ll enjoy a stroll to the highest point of the island at Fort Holmes. We’ll arrive in time to watch the full moon rise over Lake Huron, illuminating the landscape […]
Special Cannon Firing at Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesSpecial cannon firing at Fort Mackinac in honor of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival!
Special Cannon Firing at Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesSpecial cannon firing at Fort Mackinac in honor of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival!
Movie in the Fort
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesSettle in under the stars inside iconic Fort Mackinac and enjoy a movie on the big screen - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite snack. This is a free event, part of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival.
Special Cannon Firing at Fort Mackinac
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesSpecial cannon firing at Fort Mackinac in honor of the Mackinac Island Fudge Festival!
September Stroll to Arch Rock
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesThe summer season draws to a close in the North Woods. Join naturalist Kyle Bagnall for this easy guided stroll along the Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Along the way we’ll savor lingering summer wonders and look for early signs of autumn, including migrating songbirds. At Arch Rock, you’ll enjoy one of the island’s most spectacular […]
Mackinac Island Cemetery Tour
Fort Mackinac 7125 Huron Road, Mackinac Island, MI, United StatesJoin us for an evening walk through the island’s cemeteries with Mackinac State Historic Parks’ Interpretation Coordinator, Jack Swartzinski. Jack will guide guests through the Catholic, Protestant, and Military cemeteries, explaining their history and pointing out historic graves in each. The tour will start directly behind Fort Mackinac and then move towards the cemeteries. This […]
