The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

Mackinac Associates ‘ annual G. Mennen Williams Celebration brings together lovers of Mackinac to recognize the outstanding support and efforts of Mackinac State Historic Parks’ friends group. The event will be held at a private residence to be announced soon. This is a Members Only event. Head to the Mackinac Assoc

An America250 event! 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 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 as we have catch and baseball available on the parade ground to go along with foot and relay races, a band, a reading of the Declaration of Ind

An annual private Independence Day reception for Mackinac Associates. Head to the Mackinac Associates website for information on how to join.

Colonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked on the water. All special events included with a regular Colonial Michilimackinac ticket. #thisismackinac This event als

Colonial Michilimackinac was a major hub for the Great Lakes Fur Trade, and its location where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet was crucial to its success. This special event will focus on Michilimackinac’s maritime history. Join the interpretive staff as they discuss and demonstrate the many different ways Michilimackinac’s historic residents interacted with and worked on the water. All special events included with a regular Colonial Michilimackinac ticket. #thisismackinac This event als

On this guided bicycle tour, join Kyle Bagnall, Park Naturalist, as we search for features that are long lost, forgotten, or no longer exist today. Hear tales of Deer Park, Listening Hill, Dousman’s Distillery, Chimney Rock, Mount Humbard, Wishing Spring – and more! This journey starts behind Fort Mackinac (Huron Road) and covers about 6 miles. Participants should bring a good working bike, a drink of water, and a sense of adventure. #thisismackinac

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 Portland Blue Sox for the 2026 match. Sponsored by Mary’s Bistro and Draught House. Admission by donation. #thisismackinac