History

Throwback features, archival stories, and Mackinac’s past brought forward.

TBT: Buildings of Mackinac Island -The 1860-61 Post Hospital

Apr 30, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

Author A. M. Rau to Host Book Signing at The Island Bookstore

Apr 28, 2026

A decades-old Mackinac Island murder returns to the spotlight as author A. M. Rau celebrates his new true crime release with a special in-store event

TBT: Historic Mission Church

Apr 23, 2026

A word from Cassondra Boothroyd, former Group Travel and Special Events Coordinator for Mackinac State Historic Parks

Step Into the American Revolution on Mackinac Island This Summer

Apr 20, 2026

Cannon fire, curator-led tours, and after-hours experiences bring history to life for America’s 250th anniversary

Final “History at Home” Program Explores the Journey to Mackinac Island

Apr 20, 2026

April 29 virtual event highlights the remarkable move that shaped the Island’s future

TBT: Fort Mackinac as a Civil War Prison

Apr 16, 2026

A word from Brian Jaeschke, Curator of Collections, courtesy of Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Mackinac’s Concrete Benches

Apr 9, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Soldiers of Fort Mackinac -Sergeant Joseph M. Leggett

Apr 2, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Irish Families of Mackinac -Charles O’Malley

Mar 26, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

Mutiny, Mischief, and the American Revolution: History at Home Returns March 25

Mar 23, 2026

Virtual program explores a dramatic 1780 uprising at Michilimackinac and its ripple effects across the Great Lakes

TBT: Pathways of Mackinac Island – Louisignon Trail

Mar 19, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Buildings of Mackinac - Little Stone Church

Mar 12, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Where’s The Rest of Fort Mackinac?

Mar 5, 2026

A word from Craig Wilson, Chief Curator, courtesy of Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Small Fort Plays Big Role in Mackinac History

Feb 26, 2026

A word from the Craig Wilson, Chief Curator, courtesy of Mackinac State Historic Parks

History at Home: Brewing Up the Past with Mackinac State Historic Parks

Feb 23, 2026

Virtual tea program explores 18th century life at Michilimackinac as part of America250 celebration

TBT: Captain Greenleaf A. Goodale - Fort Mackinac 1884-1890

Feb 19, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

Dousman’s Mill Historic Site Will Not Open for 2026 Season

Feb 16, 2026

Construction delays push reopening to spring 2027

TBT: Frank Dufina - Beloved Professional at Wawashkamo Golf Course

Feb 12, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: No Cars Allowed! Mackinac Island’s Motor Vehicle Ban

Feb 5, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Ste. Anne’s Church Comes to Mackinac Island - 246 Years Ago

Jan 29, 2026

A word from Phil Porter, Director Emeritus Mackinac State Historic Parks

History

TBT: Buildings of Mackinac Island -The 1860-61 Post Hospital

Author A. M. Rau to Host Book Signing at The Island Bookstore

TBT: Historic Mission Church

Step Into the American Revolution on Mackinac Island This Summer

Final “History at Home” Program Explores the Journey to Mackinac Island

TBT: Fort Mackinac as a Civil War Prison

TBT: Mackinac’s Concrete Benches

TBT: Soldiers of Fort Mackinac -Sergeant Joseph M. Leggett

TBT: Irish Families of Mackinac -Charles O’Malley

Mutiny, Mischief, and the American Revolution: History at Home Returns March 25

TBT: Pathways of Mackinac Island – Louisignon Trail

TBT: Buildings of Mackinac - Little Stone Church

TBT: Where’s The Rest of Fort Mackinac?

TBT: Small Fort Plays Big Role in Mackinac History

History at Home: Brewing Up the Past with Mackinac State Historic Parks

TBT: Captain Greenleaf A. Goodale - Fort Mackinac 1884-1890

Dousman’s Mill Historic Site Will Not Open for 2026 Season

TBT: Frank Dufina - Beloved Professional at Wawashkamo Golf Course

TBT: No Cars Allowed! Mackinac Island’s Motor Vehicle Ban

TBT: Ste. Anne’s Church Comes to Mackinac Island - 246 Years Ago

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