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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Go Time! 10/20/2022 Link in bio. #mackinacislandlife #mackinacisland #fallonmackinacisland #puremichigan #horsesonmackinacisland🐴 #autumnblazemaples #grandhotelmichigan #cindysridingstable #fortmackinac littlestonechurchmackinacisland
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A great time had by all on vacation! #stignace #mackinacisland #mackinawcity #mackinawbridge #grandhotel #drinks #familyvacation #drinkwisconsinbly #gopackgo #greenbaypackers #lambeaufield #fortmackinac #secretgarden #keepingitclassy
Once on #MackinacIsland I met some new horse friends who smiled for the camera, and got some history lessons at #FortMackinac
Once on #MackinacIsland I met some new horse friends who smiled for the camera, and got some history lessons at #FortMackinac
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
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Retirement - Day Four. Hey bret_ford it IS a lovely day, isn’t it? 😉 #retired #retiredlife #fordstakemichigan #shepplersferry #mackinacbridge #mackinacisland #thegrandhotel #mainstreet #archrockmackinacisland #fortmackinac #thetearoom #pinkpony #honeymoonsuite #sunsets #treasures #momentsthatcount
Retirement - Day Four. Hey bret_ford it IS a lovely day, isn’t it? 😉 #retired #retiredlife #fordstakemichigan #shepplersferry #mackinacbridge #mackinacisland #thegrandhotel #mainstreet #archrockmackinacisland #fortmackinac #thetearoom #pinkpony #honeymoonsuite #sunsets #treasures #momentsthatcount
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Mackinac Day 2- Carriage Tour, Fort Mackinac, and general exploration of the island! #fortmackinac #mackinacisland
Mackinac Day 2- Carriage Tour, Fort Mackinac, and general exploration of the island! #fortmackinac #mackinacisland
6.9.24 - Mackinac Island, where it’s spelled with a “c.” #mackinacisland #grandhotel #archrock #sugarloafrock #mackinacislandstatepark #fortmackinac #michigan #island #lakehuron #geranium
6.9.24 - Mackinac Island, where it’s spelled with a “c.” #mackinacisland #grandhotel #archrock #sugarloafrock #mackinacislandstatepark #fortmackinac #michigan #island #lakehuron #geranium
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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".
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
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