Fort Mackinac
Inside the stately stone walls it’s a different time.
The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort.
More than just a military outpost, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff, much like they do today.
Live Programs and Tours
Demonstrations and tours by costumed interpreters are scheduled throughout the day.
Exhibits
All fourteen buildings in the fort are restored and open to the public. They are furnished with period settings highlighting the building’s particular function or a themed exhibit. Special exhibits include:
- Mackinac, An Island Famous in These Regions on the second floor of the Soldier’s’ Barracks presents the full history of Mackinac Island.
- Military Medicine at Mackinac: 1780-1895 in the Post Hospital explores medical care at the fort and changing nineteenth-century medical practices.
- Kids’ Quarters features hands-on displays and interactive games.
Audiovisual Programs
Heritage of Mackinac is featured in the Post Commissary, providing an overview history of Mackinac. It repeats every 20 minutes.
Fort Mackinac Video via Mackinac State Historic Parks
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Lilac flowers, Fort Mackinac, and fudge. These are a few of my favorite things. An absolute banner weekend on the Island with the kids. I've spent many many nights on the Island but it was a first for them. #mackinac #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #straitsofmackinac #mackinacstatehiatoricparks #marquettepark #lilacs #michigan #puremichigan #upnorthmichigan #michiganawesome #travelmi
Lilac flowers, Fort Mackinac, and fudge. These are a few of my favorite things. An absolute banner weekend on the Island with the kids. I've spent many many nights on the Island but it was a first for them. #mackinac #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #straitsofmackinac #mackinacstatehiatoricparks #marquettepark #lilacs #michigan #puremichigan #upnorthmichigan #michiganawesome #travelmi
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True blue and real teal . . . . . . . . #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sonya7ii #puremichigan #puremittigan #mittenlove #michiganders #puremichiganders #puremittenpride #michiganawesome #mittenstate #hikewestmichigan #michigansun #midwestadventures #midwestmoment #midwestival #mittenstatelove #greatlakesstate #mackinacisland #mackinac #mymackinac #greatlakesproud #fortmackinac #thisismackinac #hikingculture #archrock
Stepped back in time today on Mackinac Island - wandered through the fort, and through the town with no cars. It has been a great day, and it will be sad leaving tomorrow. But hopefully we will be back! . . . #mackinacisland #puremichigan #michigan #fortmackinac #history #historicfort
Stepped back in time today on Mackinac Island - wandered through the fort, and through the town with no cars. It has been a great day, and it will be sad leaving tomorrow. But hopefully we will be back! . . . #mackinacisland #puremichigan #michigan #fortmackinac #history #historicfort
Such a beautiful day 😍 #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #viewsoflakemichigan
Life in 6 months... #thisismackinac #mackinawcity #mackinacisland #mackinacstatehistoricparks #mackinacisle #fortmackinac #colonialmichilimackinac
Life in 6 months... #thisismackinac #mackinawcity #mackinacisland #mackinacstatehistoricparks #mackinacisle #fortmackinac #colonialmichilimackinac
Don’t be afraid to standout. #mackinac #mackinacisland #fallcolors #fall #redbush #redleaves #fortmackinac #michigan #puremichigan #uppermichigan #upnorth #nature #naturephotography #canon #canonphotography #canon_photos #canonphoto #canon7dmarkii #canon24105 mackinacisle uptravel puremichigan
Don’t be afraid to standout. #mackinac #mackinacisland #fallcolors #fall #redbush #redleaves #fortmackinac #michigan #puremichigan #uppermichigan #upnorth #nature #naturephotography #canon #canonphotography #canon_photos #canonphoto #canon7dmarkii #canon24105 mackinacisle uptravel puremichigan
Had a great time in Mackinac Island and would love to come back one day! #mackinacisland #archrock #fortmackinac
Had a great time in Mackinac Island and would love to come back one day! #mackinacisland #archrock #fortmackinac
Views from The Fort Mackinac Tea Room. Breathtaking! 🙌
Lakeside. 🚤💦🍾#mackinacisland #fortmackinac #teatime #spillthetea #americassummerplace #ldw
Vacation Day 4: Mackinac Island, Michigan. (FYI, it's pronounced MackiNAW). There are no cars on the island — the only modes of transportation are walking, biking, horseback, or horse-drawn carriage. It's a neat step back in time to the late 1700s and 1800s (although with a modern Starbucks!) We rode a ferry to and from the island and went underneath the Mackinac Bridge (it's 5 miles long and separates Lake Michigan and Lake Huron). We couldn't go inside the Grand Hotel because there was a political policy conference, but it did look grand from the outside. We did a carriage tour through Mackinac Island State Park, explored the historic Fort Mackinac, and bought some iconic handcrafted fudge. After heading back to the mainland, we got a late dinner from a fun dog-themed hotdog place, including a side dish of "Yooper Sushi".
Vacation Day 4: Mackinac Island, Michigan. (FYI, it's pronounced MackiNAW). There are no cars on the island — the only modes of transportation are walking, biking, horseback, or horse-drawn carriage. It's a neat step back in time to the late 1700s and 1800s (although with a modern Starbucks!) We rode a ferry to and from the island and went underneath the Mackinac Bridge (it's 5 miles long and separates Lake Michigan and Lake Huron). We couldn't go inside the Grand Hotel because there was a political policy conference, but it did look grand from the outside. We did a carriage tour through Mackinac Island State Park, explored the historic Fort Mackinac, and bought some iconic handcrafted fudge. After heading back to the mainland, we got a late dinner from a fun dog-themed hotdog place, including a side dish of "Yooper Sushi".
June 2022 - Mackinac Island - Part 1 We fell in love with this little island during the Lilac Festival. This was our last trip as a family of 3. We had so much fun on the carriage tour, looking at the horses, riding the bucket bike all over (blakeyb is a champ and rode with West and I in the back), stopping to smell all the beautiful flowers, and eating at the Pink Pony every night. We’ll be back.
June 2022 - Mackinac Island - Part 1 We fell in love with this little island during the Lilac Festival. This was our last trip as a family of 3. We had so much fun on the carriage tour, looking at the horses, riding the bucket bike all over (blakeyb is a champ and rode with West and I in the back), stopping to smell all the beautiful flowers, and eating at the Pink Pony every night. We’ll be back.
Day 2: Mackinac Island #mackinacisland #carriages #bicycles #nocars #mackinacbridge #fudge #archrock #fortmackinac
Day 2: Mackinac Island #mackinacisland #carriages #bicycles #nocars #mackinacbridge #fudge #archrock #fortmackinac
Heading back down the hill. jiejiemeans binnimeans #armchairtotheworld #outside #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandmichigan #michigan #michiganrocks #takeahike #takeyourtime #takeabreak #takethetrip #exploreusa #exploremichigan #exploreamerica #exploremore #adventures #vacationmichigan #vacationvibes #familyvacation #familyadventures #happylife #historical
Heading back down the hill. jiejiemeans binnimeans #armchairtotheworld #outside #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandmichigan #michigan #michiganrocks #takeahike #takeyourtime #takeabreak #takethetrip #exploreusa #exploremichigan #exploreamerica #exploremore #adventures #vacationmichigan #vacationvibes #familyvacation #familyadventures #happylife #historical
#Repost b0b0fett ・・・ Heavy fog blanketed the lake this morning. . . . #greatlakes #fog #lake #mackinacisland #island #fortmackinac #port #beach #boat #michigan #sunrise #nature #british #flag #lakemichigan #lakehuron
#Repost b0b0fett ・・・ Heavy fog blanketed the lake this morning. . . . #greatlakes #fog #lake #mackinacisland #island #fortmackinac #port #beach #boat #michigan #sunrise #nature #british #flag #lakemichigan #lakehuron
It was like I walked into a canvas 🖼️✨ . #mackinacisland #michigan #nature #canvas #fortmackinac . P.c. vijay_raaj
It was like I walked into a canvas 🖼️✨ . #mackinacisland #michigan #nature #canvas #fortmackinac . P.c. vijay_raaj
Mackinaw, MI 2022 🌊⚓️🌉🎣🐢 #mackinawbridge #mackinacisland #shepplersferry #fortmackinac #riflefiring #cannonshot #mfmcharterfishing #nauticalnorthfamilyadventuresglassbottomboat #shipwrecks #millcreeksawmill #greatlakes
Mackinaw, MI 2022 🌊⚓️🌉🎣🐢 #mackinawbridge #mackinacisland #shepplersferry #fortmackinac #riflefiring #cannonshot #mfmcharterfishing #nauticalnorthfamilyadventuresglassbottomboat #shipwrecks #millcreeksawmill #greatlakes
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