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Available Friday, October 9, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
You\u2019re invited to journey through time at Grand Hotel\u2019s 17th annual History Weekend and learn the story behind the hotel\u2019s iconic wooden structure built in 1887. Enjoy engaging presentations, guided tours, and special activities that highlight the people, moments, and milestones that have shaped Grand Hotel\u2019s legacy. With brilliant fall colors, crisp island air, and a relaxed pace, autumn is one of the most enchanting times to experience Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
About Bob Tagatz, Resident Historian at Grand Hotel<\/b><\/p>\n
Named an Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year, Bob Tagatz is a natural storyteller. He will intrigue you with information about the hotel\u2019s history and how the Island and the hotel came to be what they are today.<\/p>\n
This History Weekend package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.<\/p>\n
View Grand Hotel<\/span><\/span>\u202fPolicies and Information >><\/span><\/span><\/a> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n *Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 4% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children\u2019s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.<\/p>\n <><\/p>\n