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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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
Family. Friends. Fun. #baconrdcrew #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #fun #family #friends #friendslikefamily
Family. Friends. Fun. #baconrdcrew #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #fun #family #friends #friendslikefamily
Late October on Mackinac Island #mackinacisland #fallcolors #northernmichigan #daytrip #horses #fudge #fortmackinac
Late October on Mackinac Island #mackinacisland #fallcolors #northernmichigan #daytrip #horses #fudge #fortmackinac
Day 2 of the lake loop! #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #islandlife #nocarsallowed #pedalpower #generalaviation #flying
Day 2 of the lake loop! #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #islandlife #nocarsallowed #pedalpower #generalaviation #flying
A magical step back in time. Mackinac Island is known for its horse-drawn carriages, Victorian charm, and famous fudge. The Grand Hotel is the jewel of the Island. We were lucky enough to be here during the Lilac festival. Just beautiful!!! 😍 .. #victorycruiselines #mackinacisland #grandhotel #fortmackinac #history #fivegreatlakes #greatlakes #luxury #moonlighttravel🌙
A magical step back in time. Mackinac Island is known for its horse-drawn carriages, Victorian charm, and famous fudge. The Grand Hotel is the jewel of the Island. We were lucky enough to be here during the Lilac festival. Just beautiful!!! 😍 .. #victorycruiselines #mackinacisland #grandhotel #fortmackinac #history #fivegreatlakes #greatlakes #luxury #moonlighttravel🌙
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
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
I risked my hearing for this one. #mymackinac #mackinacisland #puremichigan #fortmackinac #fortmackinaccanon #teampixel Thanks to mackinac_parks for the great demonstrations and interpretations.
I risked my hearing for this one. #mymackinac #mackinacisland #puremichigan #fortmackinac #fortmackinaccanon #teampixel Thanks to mackinac_parks for the great demonstrations and interpretations.
Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful 😍 #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #mackinacislandstatepark #michigan #usa #vacation #vacationmode #vacationvibes #happy #lifeisbeautiful #travel #travellover #travelphotography #photolovers #happiness #instagood #instalove #instalife
Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful 😍 #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #mackinacislandstatepark #michigan #usa #vacation #vacationmode #vacationvibes #happy #lifeisbeautiful #travel #travellover #travelphotography #photolovers #happiness #instagood #instalove #instalife
island life 🍹🍬🏖🛥 . . . #mackinac #mackinacisland #upperpeninsula #michigan #island #lakelife #freshwater #greatlakes #grandhotel #ferry #docks #fortmackinac #photowalk #summer2023 #familytime #vacation #canonr5c #mirrorless #fullframe #canondslr #lightroom #joshuamccann #photography
island life 🍹🍬🏖🛥 . . . #mackinac #mackinacisland #upperpeninsula #michigan #island #lakelife #freshwater #greatlakes #grandhotel #ferry #docks #fortmackinac #photowalk #summer2023 #familytime #vacation #canonr5c #mirrorless #fullframe #canondslr #lightroom #joshuamccann #photography
Mackinac will always have my heart 💙 . . . #mackinac #mackinaw #mackinawcity #mackinacisland #fortmichilimackinac #fortmackinac #roundislandlighthouse #roundisland #lakemichigan #lakehuron #michigan #puremichigan
Mackinac will always have my heart 💙 . . . #mackinac #mackinaw #mackinawcity #mackinacisland #fortmichilimackinac #fortmackinac #roundislandlighthouse #roundisland #lakemichigan #lakehuron #michigan #puremichigan
#upnorth #themittenstate #mackinacisland #puremichigan #archrock #mackinacfall #thegrandhotel #littlestonechurch #islandhousehotel #fortmackinac #horseandcarriage #westbluffmansions #islandhike #solodaytripping #bicyclesnotcars #travel #artoftravelynn #travelphotography #worldtraveler
#upnorth #themittenstate #mackinacisland #puremichigan #archrock #mackinacfall #thegrandhotel #littlestonechurch #islandhousehotel #fortmackinac #horseandcarriage #westbluffmansions #islandhike #solodaytripping #bicyclesnotcars #travel #artoftravelynn #travelphotography #worldtraveler
Tunnel of trees and Mackinac Island. Til next time 🤍 #Family #LaborDay22 #TunnelOfTrees #M119 #LittleMooseCabin #LegsInn #HarborSprings #Petosky #GoodHart #MackinacIsland #FortMackinac #PinkPony #LakeMichigan #PureMichigan #TakeMeBack
Tunnel of trees and Mackinac Island. Til next time 🤍 #Family #LaborDay22 #TunnelOfTrees #M119 #LittleMooseCabin #LegsInn #HarborSprings #Petosky #GoodHart #MackinacIsland #FortMackinac #PinkPony #LakeMichigan #PureMichigan #TakeMeBack
Spent the day on Mackinac Island yesterday for Lilac Festival! A beautiful day and a great time! #mackinacisland #lilacfestival #nocarsallowed #fudge #horsesandbikes #lakehuron #grandhotel #fortmackinac #mackinacbridge #lilacs #archrock #stormrollingin #michiganadventures
Spent the day on Mackinac Island yesterday for Lilac Festival! A beautiful day and a great time! #mackinacisland #lilacfestival #nocarsallowed #fudge #horsesandbikes #lakehuron #grandhotel #fortmackinac #mackinacbridge #lilacs #archrock #stormrollingin #michiganadventures
Autumn on Mackinac Island. #mackinacisland #fallcolors #horseandcarriage #fortmackinac
Mackinac Island Day Three Our last stop on our carriage tour was Fort Mackinac. It was such a rainy afternoon but it was still an enjoyable visit. I would have loved to have seen the view from the fort on a clear day. “Fort Mackinac was founded during the American Revolution. Believing Fort Michilimackinac, at what is now Mackinaw City, was too vulnerable to American attack, the British moved the fort to Mackinac Island in 1780. Americans took control in 1796. In July 1812 the British captured the fort in the first land engagement of the War of 1812 in the nation. It was returned to the United States after the war. The fort remained active until 1895.” #cheersto41years 🥂 #thisismackinac #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandmichigan
Mackinac Island Day Three Our last stop on our carriage tour was Fort Mackinac. It was such a rainy afternoon but it was still an enjoyable visit. I would have loved to have seen the view from the fort on a clear day. “Fort Mackinac was founded during the American Revolution. Believing Fort Michilimackinac, at what is now Mackinaw City, was too vulnerable to American attack, the British moved the fort to Mackinac Island in 1780. Americans took control in 1796. In July 1812 the British captured the fort in the first land engagement of the War of 1812 in the nation. It was returned to the United States after the war. The fort remained active until 1895.” #cheersto41years 🥂 #thisismackinac #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandmichigan
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
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