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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A trip to Mackinac Island is probably one of the most relaxing vacations with kids you can take! Yea, I said “relaxing” and “kids” in the same sentence 😂. We had SUCH a great trip there and would love to go back in the future. Here’s what to do during your time on the island! And after we were done there, we continued our road trip to Traverse City, Michigan (let me know in the comments if you’d like to see an itinerary for that area too!). Would you visit Mackinac Island and step back in time to a place where no cars are found?? #mackinacisland #vacationwithkids #mackinacislandmichigan #hoteliroquois #thegrandhotel #originalmurdicksfudge #originalmackinacislandbutterflyhouse #archrock #fortmackinac #marquettepark #travelwithkids #vacationinspiration #tripitinerary #michiganvacation #roadtripwithkids #familyroadtrip #kidswhotravel #kidswhoexplore #familieswhotravel #mackinawcity #sheplers #starlineferry #thingstodoonmackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandfudge #familytravels #familytrips #familyvacations #familytravelblog
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Here’s what to do during your time on the island! And after we were done there, we continued our road trip to Traverse City, Michigan (let me know in the comments if you’d like to see an itinerary for that area too!).
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A trip to Mackinac Island is probably one of the most relaxing vacations with kids you can take! Yea, I said “relaxing” and “kids” in the same sentence 😂. We had SUCH a great trip there and would love to go back in the future. Here’s what to do during your time on the island! And after we were done there, we continued our road trip to Traverse City, Michigan (let me know in the comments if you’d like to see an itinerary for that area too!). Would you visit Mackinac Island and step back in time to a place where no cars are found?? #mackinacisland #vacationwithkids #mackinacislandmichigan #hoteliroquois #thegrandhotel #originalmurdicksfudge #originalmackinacislandbutterflyhouse #archrock #fortmackinac #marquettepark #travelwithkids #vacationinspiration #tripitinerary #michiganvacation #roadtripwithkids #familyroadtrip #kidswhotravel #kidswhoexplore #familieswhotravel #mackinawcity #sheplers #starlineferry #thingstodoonmackinacisland #mackinacislandlife #mackinacislandfudge #familytravels #familytrips #familyvacations #familytravelblog
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Hanging out in front of Fort Mackinac... on the blog! ❤️
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The perfect perch to look over the Straits of Mackinac.
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