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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June 2022 - Mackinac Island - Part 1 We fell in love with this little island during the Lilac Festival. This was our last trip as a family of 3. We had so much fun on the carriage tour, looking at the horses, riding the bucket bike all over (blakeyb is a champ and rode with West and I in the back), stopping to smell all the beautiful flowers, and eating at the Pink Pony every night. We’ll be back.
June 2022 - Mackinac Island - Part 1 We fell in love with this little island during the Lilac Festival. This was our last trip as a family of 3. We had so much fun on the carriage tour, looking at the horses, riding the bucket bike all over (blakeyb is a champ and rode with West and I in the back), stopping to smell all the beautiful flowers, and eating at the Pink Pony every night. We’ll be back.
One month from today! #thisismackinac #mackinacstatehistoricparks #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandstatepark
One month from today! #thisismackinac #mackinacstatehistoricparks #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #mackinacislandstatepark
Beautiful day for lunch at the Fort Mackinac Tea Room. 👌🏻☀️ #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland #americassummerplace #fortmackinac
Beautiful day for lunch at the Fort Mackinac Tea Room. 👌🏻☀️ #grandhotelmichigan #mackinacisland #americassummerplace #fortmackinac
Did you know we have nine ways to lunch at Grand Hotel? The Fort Mackinac Tea Room has one of the greatest views on Mackinac Island and is always a great option for lunch during your visit! ☀️#grandhotelmichigan #americassummerplace #mackinacisland #mymackinac #historichotelsofamerica #fortmackinac
Did you know we have nine ways to lunch at Grand Hotel? The Fort Mackinac Tea Room has one of the greatest views on Mackinac Island and is always a great option for lunch during your visit! ☀️#grandhotelmichigan #americassummerplace #mackinacisland #mymackinac #historichotelsofamerica #fortmackinac
Fort Mackinac in the morning sun! ⛅️
Throwback Thursday to 1970 and this icy view from The Fort Mackinac Tea Room! Thanks for sharing with us jgray6868 #grandhotelmichigan #tbt #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #historichotelsofamerica #americassummerplace
Throwback Thursday to 1970 and this icy view from The Fort Mackinac Tea Room! Thanks for sharing with us jgray6868 #grandhotelmichigan #tbt #fortmackinac #mackinacisland #historichotelsofamerica #americassummerplace
Walking up the steep hill to Fort Mackinac is worth it for the view of the harbor. We’ve been so lucky with beautiful weather each day too. I definitely don’t want to go home tomorrow! #mackinacisland #mighigan #fortmackinac
Walking up the steep hill to Fort Mackinac is worth it for the view of the harbor. We’ve been so lucky with beautiful weather each day too. I definitely don’t want to go home tomorrow! #mackinacisland #mighigan #fortmackinac
Today we took the dogs back in time and brought them to Mackinac Island for the first time! What an amazing day we had! They even posed for this photo at Fort Mackinac! It was a beautiful day too! . . #dogfamily #huskyfamily #huskyheaven #huskypack #dogpack #packgoals #packlove #happydogs #mydogs #mydogismy #mydogismyfamily #mydogismybestfriend #fortheloveofdogs #mychildrenhavepaws #fluffydogs #fluffers #instadogs #northernbreed #thisismackinac #mackinacislandlife #mackinacisle #fortmackinac #mittenstate #mymackinac #mackinacisland #michiganawesome #puremichigan #puremittigan #michigan
Today we took the dogs back in time and brought them to Mackinac Island for the first time! What an amazing day we had! They even posed for this photo at Fort Mackinac! It was a beautiful day too! . . #dogfamily #huskyfamily #huskyheaven #huskypack #dogpack #packgoals #packlove #happydogs #mydogs #mydogismy #mydogismyfamily #mydogismybestfriend #fortheloveofdogs #mychildrenhavepaws #fluffydogs #fluffers #instadogs #northernbreed #thisismackinac #mackinacislandlife #mackinacisle #fortmackinac #mittenstate #mymackinac #mackinacisland #michiganawesome #puremichigan #puremittigan #michigan
🧨Happy 4th of July!🧨 We celebrated by taking in a little history on #mackinacisland 🐴 #happy4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #fortmackinac #upnorth #exploringthemitten #familytime #cancerfamily #neuroblastoma #cnsrelapse #chemohair #rejoicealways #praywithoutceasing #noonefightsalone #prayersforpryce
🧨Happy 4th of July!🧨 We celebrated by taking in a little history on #mackinacisland 🐴 #happy4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #fortmackinac #upnorth #exploringthemitten #familytime #cancerfamily #neuroblastoma #cnsrelapse #chemohair #rejoicealways #praywithoutceasing #noonefightsalone #prayersforpryce
The first cannon of the season! 2019 Lilac Queen Ava Sehoyan fired today’s cannon at mackinac_parks! Downtown is bustling and the sun keeps peeking through. It’s going to be a great year! 🐴🌷🚴♀️ . . . . . #mymackinac #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #islandlife #history #historictravel #michigantravel #travelmichigan #michiganroadtrip #midwestroadtrip
The first cannon of the season! 2019 Lilac Queen Ava Sehoyan fired today’s cannon at mackinac_parks! Downtown is bustling and the sun keeps peeking through. It’s going to be a great year! 🐴🌷🚴♀️ . . . . . #mymackinac #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #islandlife #history #historictravel #michigantravel #travelmichigan #michiganroadtrip #midwestroadtrip
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Meanwhile, on an Island …. #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #Island #vacation #vibes #ootd #travel #traveltheworld
Meanwhile, on an Island …. #mackinacisland #fortmackinac #Island #vacation #vibes #ootd #travel #traveltheworld
Fort Mackinac on Mackinaw Island
Kayley and Steven were married on Mackinaw Island at the town overlook near Fort Mackinac in October. Talk about fall beauty!!! She chose a Dreams by Eddy K gown from norahs.bridal with a lace embellished bodice and gorgeous georgette skirt. The shoulders had beautiful sequined flower designs, which needed to be lifted to do the necessary alteration. I carefully removed the stitches, took the shoulders up, and replaced the appliqués by hand. Additional alterations were taking in the bodice sides slightly and hemming the skirt front. Congratulations Kayley & Steven!! eddyk_bridal norahs.bridal #seamstress #bridalalterationsspecialist #weddingalterations #michiganwedding #mackinawisland #mackinawwedding #fallwedding #upnorthmichigan #fortmackinac #octoberwedding #bridalseamstress #weddingseamstress
Kayley and Steven were married on Mackinaw Island at the town overlook near Fort Mackinac in October. Talk about fall beauty!!! She chose a Dreams by Eddy K gown from norahs.bridal with a lace embellished bodice and gorgeous georgette skirt. The shoulders had beautiful sequined flower designs, which needed to be lifted to do the necessary alteration. I carefully removed the stitches, took the shoulders up, and replaced the appliqués by hand. Additional alterations were taking in the bodice sides slightly and hemming the skirt front. Congratulations Kayley & Steven!! eddyk_bridal norahs.bridal #seamstress #bridalalterationsspecialist #weddingalterations #michiganwedding #mackinawisland #mackinawwedding #fallwedding #upnorthmichigan #fortmackinac #octoberwedding #bridalseamstress #weddingseamstress
Most people associate stunning fall colors in the US with New England, but completely overlook another incredible option: the Midwest! And within the Midwest, I honestly think Michigan has some of the best fall colors in the country. (There, I said it!) This photo, for example, isn’t from New England, but rather is from Mackinac Island, a popular summer resort island in Michigan. While Mackinac isn’t known for its fall color (its delicious fudge and ban on cars are way more famous), there are nevertheless lots of colors to enjoy this time of year. So I guess my point is... don’t write off the Midwest when it comes to fall color! (Also, expect lots more fall color photos in the coming weeks 😬.) Would you have ever guessed this photo was taken in Michigan? Also, what else would you like to know about Mackinac Island? I’ll share more info about this quirky spot in my next post.
Most people associate stunning fall colors in the US with New England, but completely overlook another incredible option: the Midwest! And within the Midwest, I honestly think Michigan has some of the best fall colors in the country. (There, I said it!) This photo, for example, isn’t from New England, but rather is from Mackinac Island, a popular summer resort island in Michigan. While Mackinac isn’t known for its fall color (its delicious fudge and ban on cars are way more famous), there are nevertheless lots of colors to enjoy this time of year. So I guess my point is... don’t write off the Midwest when it comes to fall color! (Also, expect lots more fall color photos in the coming weeks 😬.) Would you have ever guessed this photo was taken in Michigan? Also, what else would you like to know about Mackinac Island? I’ll share more info about this quirky spot in my next post.
Just two uofmichigan ladies exploring the UP #GoBlue. Birdie and mom on this #humanfriday _ Michigan flower: glimmersparklepop . . . umichlaw #schnauzer #minischnauzer #puremichigan #fortmackinac #michigan bigbadgirlbirdie
Just two uofmichigan ladies exploring the UP #GoBlue. Birdie and mom on this #humanfriday _ Michigan flower: glimmersparklepop . . . umichlaw #schnauzer #minischnauzer #puremichigan #fortmackinac #michigan bigbadgirlbirdie
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