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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Spent the afternoon touring around Fort Mackinac and learning about how they lived in the 1800s here. Seemed like a resort compared to a lot of the historical places I've been. Even got to see a rifle demonstration. Absolutely beautiful landscape!! #michigan #puremichigan #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #1800s #ameicanhistory #militaryhistory #memorialday2024 #memorialday
Spent the afternoon touring around Fort Mackinac and learning about how they lived in the 1800s here. Seemed like a resort compared to a lot of the historical places I've been. Even got to see a rifle demonstration. Absolutely beautiful landscape!! #michigan #puremichigan #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #1800s #ameicanhistory #militaryhistory #memorialday2024 #memorialday
Autumn on Mackinac Island. #mackinacisland #fallcolors #horseandcarriage #fortmackinac
Welcome back, snow! 💙 #MakeItMackinac #mackinacisland #upnorth #michiganwinter #fortmackinac #puremichigan
Welcome back, snow! 💙 #MakeItMackinac #mackinacisland #upnorth #michiganwinter #fortmackinac #puremichigan
Spent a day on the island ☀️ . . #mackinacisland #michigan #fortmackinac
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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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
The cannon firing at Fort Mackinac #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #demonstration #mackinacislandmichigan #cannondemonstration #itspronouncedmackinaw mackinacisle
The cannon firing at Fort Mackinac #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #demonstration #mackinacislandmichigan #cannondemonstration #itspronouncedmackinaw mackinacisle
Two of my favorite things. Horses and Mackinac island 😍♥️ #mackinacisland #horsesofmackinac #mymackinac #islandlife #thegreatoutdoors #myheart #mackinacislandlife #livelaughlove #islandgirls #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandtourism #mackinacislandcarriagetours #grandhotelmackinacisland #sunset #mackinacislandsunset #puremichigan #fortmackinac
Two of my favorite things. Horses and Mackinac island 😍♥️ #mackinacisland #horsesofmackinac #mymackinac #islandlife #thegreatoutdoors #myheart #mackinacislandlife #livelaughlove #islandgirls #mackinacislandmichigan #mackinacislandtourism #mackinacislandcarriagetours #grandhotelmackinacisland #sunset #mackinacislandsunset #puremichigan #fortmackinac
🚐 Family minivan trip to Middle America towards the end (Omicron Phase) of the CoViD pandemic in mid-2022. The full Mackinac & Back Tar Trek took us through Chicago, Green Bay, St. Ignace, Mackinac Is., Grand Rapids and Gary plus a trio of bonus visits to Cubbies game @ Wrigley Field, static display plane park @ Scott AFB and (in)famous Central High School in Little Rock ~ all of which were chronicled & uploaded to https://www.youtube.com/user/mazzjohn 👈 . . #Family #Families #FamilyPhotography #FamilyPictures #Família #FamilyTravel #Montage #PhotoMontage #Photo #Photography #RoadWarriors #VanLife #VanTravel #GreenBay #Chicago #LincolnPark #Illinois #Wisconsin #Michigan #Indiana #Texas #Mackinac #FortMackinac #MackinacStraights #MackinacBridge #GrandRapids #FordMuseum #GeraldFord #UpperPeninsula #PureMichigan
🚐 Family minivan trip to Middle America towards the end (Omicron Phase) of the CoViD pandemic in mid-2022. The full Mackinac & Back Tar Trek took us through Chicago, Green Bay, St. Ignace, Mackinac Is., Grand Rapids and Gary plus a trio of bonus visits to Cubbies game @ Wrigley Field, static display plane park @ Scott AFB and (in)famous Central High School in Little Rock ~ all of which were chronicled & uploaded to https://www.youtube.com/user/mazzjohn 👈 . . #Family #Families #FamilyPhotography #FamilyPictures #Família #FamilyTravel #Montage #PhotoMontage #Photo #Photography #RoadWarriors #VanLife #VanTravel #GreenBay #Chicago #LincolnPark #Illinois #Wisconsin #Michigan #Indiana #Texas #Mackinac #FortMackinac #MackinacStraights #MackinacBridge #GrandRapids #FordMuseum #GeraldFord #UpperPeninsula #PureMichigan
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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
Mackinac will always have my heart 💙 . . . #mackinac #mackinaw #mackinawcity #mackinacisland #fortmichilimackinac #fortmackinac #roundislandlighthouse #roundisland #lakemichigan #lakehuron #michigan #puremichigan
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