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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Xander trying on an old US uniform at Fort Mackinac back in October! Wonder how it would fit him now! #fortmackinac #thisismackinac #mackinacislandstatepark #mackinacisland #momlife #boymom #history #familytravel
Xander trying on an old US uniform at Fort Mackinac back in October! Wonder how it would fit him now! #fortmackinac #thisismackinac #mackinacislandstatepark #mackinacisland #momlife #boymom #history #familytravel
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Took this on my lunch break the other day. #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #upnorth #puremichigan #upnorthmichigan #stateparks
Took this on my lunch break the other day. #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #upnorth #puremichigan #upnorthmichigan #stateparks
Frame in a frame at Fort Mackinac Photo by padma.subramanian #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #michigan #puremichigan #thegreatlakesstate #ilovemi
Frame in a frame at Fort Mackinac Photo by padma.subramanian #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #michigan #puremichigan #thegreatlakesstate #ilovemi
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Mackinac fun! 😃🤣 #mackinacisland #puremichigan #vacation #vacaciones #roadtrip #fortmackinac #cousins
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Built in 1780 by the British during the American Revolution Fort Mackinac served as an important spot in American History. Captured by the Americans in 1796 it ended up being the location for the first land battle in the War of 1812 where it was captured by the British. It now serves as a living history museum and archeological site with some of the best views on the Island! #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #americanrevolution #livingmuseum #museum #archeology #mackinacislandstatepark
Built in 1780 by the British during the American Revolution Fort Mackinac served as an important spot in American History. Captured by the Americans in 1796 it ended up being the location for the first land battle in the War of 1812 where it was captured by the British. It now serves as a living history museum and archeological site with some of the best views on the Island! #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #americanrevolution #livingmuseum #museum #archeology #mackinacislandstatepark
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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
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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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No guns here, we’ll just kill em with kindness ~R&B #raisingFISHERmen #fishersbigadventure #PureMichigan #michiganawesome #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #mymackinac #IGtravel
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