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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Fort Mackinac – Photos From Instagram
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Sunset at the old fort. #colonialmichilimackinac #nofilter #sunset #thisismackinac #fortmichilimackinac #fortmackinac #fallsunset
Sunset at the old fort. #colonialmichilimackinac #nofilter #sunset #thisismackinac #fortmichilimackinac #fortmackinac #fallsunset
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
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.
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Late October on Mackinac Island #mackinacisland #fallcolors #northernmichigan #daytrip #horses #fudge #fortmackinac
Late October on Mackinac Island #mackinacisland #fallcolors #northernmichigan #daytrip #horses #fudge #fortmackinac
Family. Friends. Fun. #baconrdcrew #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #fun #family #friends #friendslikefamily
Family. Friends. Fun. #baconrdcrew #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #fun #family #friends #friendslikefamily
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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
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
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
Fun was had!! #mackinacisland #fortmackinac
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