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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Life in 6 months... #thisismackinac #mackinawcity #mackinacisland #mackinacstatehistoricparks #mackinacisle #fortmackinac #colonialmichilimackinac
Life in 6 months... #thisismackinac #mackinawcity #mackinacisland #mackinacstatehistoricparks #mackinacisle #fortmackinac #colonialmichilimackinac
Such a beautiful day 😍 #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #viewsoflakemichigan
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
Sunset at the old fort. #colonialmichilimackinac #nofilter #sunset #thisismackinac #fortmichilimackinac #fortmackinac #fallsunset
Sunset at the old fort. #colonialmichilimackinac #nofilter #sunset #thisismackinac #fortmichilimackinac #fortmackinac #fallsunset
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 trip to Mackinac Island! Kids liked the carmel apples, Fort Mackinac cannon demonstration, the mirror maze, boat rides, and toy shop. It was super hot so they even more so enjoyed the hotel pool. St. Ignace Village Inn has the best Bavarian pretzels, they looked like an owl. Their food and drinks (mules) were actually really good for the area. Jacob was super excited to find fresh perch there and demanded to have it. #fortmackinac
Day trip to Mackinac Island! Kids liked the carmel apples, Fort Mackinac cannon demonstration, the mirror maze, boat rides, and toy shop. It was super hot so they even more so enjoyed the hotel pool. St. Ignace Village Inn has the best Bavarian pretzels, they looked like an owl. Their food and drinks (mules) were actually really good for the area. Jacob was super excited to find fresh perch there and demanded to have it. #fortmackinac
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
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
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
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
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".
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
#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
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
Views from The Fort Mackinac Tea Room. Breathtaking! 🙌
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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