Mackinac State Historic Parks
We protect, preserve and present Mackinac's rich historic and natural resources to provide outstanding educational and recreational experiences for the public.
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Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
Phone:
231-436-4100 906-847-3328
Mon - Fri:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Mackinac State Historic Parks The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum construction, exhibit and programming development, and art contests are underway. Learn more about the new museum opening in the summer of 2010 and learn more about the Poster Art Purchase Award!
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10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily Admission: $5.00 adults, $3.50 youth ages 5-17, and free for children four and under and Mackinac Associates members. Special Events: The building will be available for evening wedding and special event rental
Carolyn
Carolyn
Congrats MSHP; this is such a special project! I'm SO glad that the Indian Dorm is getting the TLC it deserves and the public will get the opportunity to see it and other "hidden treasures" again!
November 13 at 9:16am
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Mackinac State Historic Parks
Mackinac treasures are kept careful watch over and used for education and research purposes. Check out some of items under Mackinac State Historic Parks' stewardship! New information added under Historic, Archival, and Historic Photographs Collections. You can see these and more in our "Mackinac Treasures" publicati...on - a great gift for the Mackinac buff!
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Mackinac State Historic Parks collects objects to preserve and interpret the history of the Straits of Mackinac and Upper Great Lakes. Major themes guiding our collecting activity include the military ...
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Phil Porter, director of Mackinac State Historic Parks, recieved an award for excellence!
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Mackinaw City, Mich. — Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) Director Phil Porter was presented with the “President’s Award for Distinguished Service to Museums” by the Michigan ...
Donielle Dodde Xu
Donielle Dodde Xu
Well deserved!
November 3 at 4:33pm
Nancy
Nancy
There was just no question who deserved it--it was unanimous--PHIL! Well deserved is right!
November 12 at 5:04pm
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Hear the crunch of fallen leaves, see the reds of maples, rusts of oaks, and yellows of birches, and smell the earthy scents of autumn. Three of our parks are open all year-round! Our historic and natural history programs have finished for the season on site, but you can still explore the glory of fall in northern Michigan!
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Mackinac, Mich. — Mackinac State Historic Parks’ four ticketed sites will close for the 2009 season on October 11, reopening in early May 2010. These living history museums and nature parks ...
Brenda Wright
Brenda Wright
Had a great time there this weekend and the colors were beautiful!
October 19 at 6:06am
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Our season has ended...thank you for supporting us this year and we hope to see you again at the sites this coming year. We are still busy behind the scenes and will keep you updated on events this winter! Our in-classroom outreach programs start next month!
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Teachers –Lesson Plans and Loans Inclassroom visits, Overnight Programs, Evening Programsand Site Visits
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Last day to visit the sites for 2009! It's sunny and bright! Catch a boat to scale the heights of Fort Mackinac, take a picture in the tower at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, watch the muskets fire at Colonial Michilimackinac, or feel the mill shake and fly like an eagle on the zip line at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park!

October 11 at 6:42am
Barb Schultz
Barb Schultz
We missed Fort Fright for the first time this year due to illness...that will keep us away today too. So close...yet so far out of reach! See you next year!
October 11 at 6:57am
Shannon Marie Warren
Shannon Marie Warren
Until next year! Can't wait!
October 11 at 5:07pm
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Thanks to all the great guests who braved the elements at this year's Fort Fright! We had a lot of fun!

October 11 at 6:40am
Carol Blankenship Crawford
Carol Blankenship Crawford
We had a great time, despite the wind and cold!
October 11 at 11:10am
Carol Smith Grove
Carol Smith Grove
Drove up from Lansing to attend but it was to cold, windy and rainy to attend. We had a good time up north anyways.
October 13 at 12:10pm
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Join us in autumn - our last weekend all our sites are open! Sunday, October 11, we close for the season. You can still participate in our last event - Fort Fright at Colonial Michilimackinac! The weather's looking up from previous forecasts, too!
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Mackinaw City, Mich. — Don’t stand in line at the popular Fort Fright event, held from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on October 9-10 at Colonial Michilimackinac. Pre-purchase your family’s ...
Christopher Schira
Christopher Schira
how much is admission for fort fright
October 8 at 7:59am
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It is $5/adults, $3/youth (6-17), and $15/family.
October 8 at 8:08am
Bonnie Demetrick St Onge
Bonnie Demetrick St Onge
Took my son there for his birthday a few years ago. We had a blast. Loved the homemade treats.
October 8 at 2:55pm
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Stroll through French Canadian folklore and tales, eat homemade harvest treats, hear eerie tales and sounds, and, if you are courageous, brave the 'haunted' rowhouse! Fort Fright comes this weekend to Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City. Enjoy true darkness and ghastly tales!
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Mackinaw City, Mich. — Don’t stand in line at the popular Fort Fright event, held from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on October 9-10 at Colonial Michilimackinac. Pre-purchase your family’s ...
Holly Larr
Holly Larr
will be there this weekend..can't wait!!!
October 5 at 8:11am
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Mackinac State Historic Parks This Sunday, October 4, is Archaeology Day at Colonial Michilimackinac. See what information you can dig up!
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Mackinaw City, Mich. — October is Michigan archaeology month, and as part of this statewide celebration Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) will present “Archaeology Day” at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City from 9:00 a.m. ...
Anne
Anne
Cool! I researched the trade beads found in that home (and the two neighboring ones), for my undergrad thesis (2003). I believe the archaeologists are now working on the homes that were in the next row over.
October 8 at 11:05pm
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Mackinac State Historic Parks
Fantastic finds, venerable values, and opportunities abound with the museum stores sales at Mackinac State Historic Parks! Shop in Mackinaw City at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, and Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor's Centers. Also, go to the island to find sales at Fort Mackinac's... Sutlers Store and Mackinac Island Visitor's Center. Plus get an extra 15% off if you are a Mackinac Associate!
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Mackinac, Mich. — Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) presents unique shopping experiences at its five museum stores, offering keepsakes unique to each store theme at all price ranges, as well as value-priced publications. ...
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Mackinac State Historic Parks The King's 8th Encampment marches into Colonial Michilimackinac this weekend! Talk to the redcoats, watch musket firings, and revisit Michilimackinac this fall!
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9:00 a.m. – 400 p.m. This regiment will portray the British King’s 8th Regiment that was stationed in the Great Lakes region from 1768 to 1785, including at Fort Michlimackinac. Along ...
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Mackinac State Historic Parks
Another great week of weather at Mackinac! Hike through the miles of trails, smell the balsam firs mixed with fallen leaves, see limestone formations set against beautiful blue skies, and bike against the lakeshore. It's a great time to visit Mackinac Is...land State Park and see why Michigan's first state park was set... aside for Michiganders almost 115 years ago!
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This is Mackinac Island State Park, a landscape characterized by high limestone bluffs, beautiful vistas of sparkling water, vibrant forests, and mystical geological formations. With automobiles ...
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Mackinac State Historic Parks Celebrate the coming of autumn with a walk through the Aspens, crossing the Forest Canopy Bridge, and feeling the power of the saw mill. All of this is found at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, Mackinaw City!
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It’s the harmonic sound of nature, the sawdust smell of history, and the feel of wind zipping over your face.There are moments in life that make you feel alive, and then there are moments that also make you feel empowered.Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park is one of those moments. ...
Lynn
Lynn
What I would give to be there right now! sigh~
September 18 at 8:28am
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