7127 Huron Rd Mackinac Island, MI , 49701 Phone: (231) 436-4100 Website 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.
Demonstrations and tours by costumed interpreters are scheduled throughout the day.
Admission to the Fort is required to access this machine. The current rates are: Adult: $15.00, Child: (5-12) $9.50. *Discounted tickets can be pre-purchased online.
The machine is located behind the parade grounds (grassy area) in the Sutler's Store gift shop. Once inside the store, the machine is just to the left.
Machine 2: The back stamp says: Mackinac State Historic Parks 231-436-4100. Designs are:
1) Fort Mackinac (Fort), Mackinac Island, MI
2) Arch Rock (Rock Formation), Mackinac Island
3) Fort Mackinac (Cannon), Michigan
4) Fort Mackinac (Soldier with Rifle), Michigan
Retired designs:
Retired 1: 1) Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Mackinaw City, MI, 2) Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island, 3) Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, 4) Colonial Michilimackinac Mackinaw City, MI.
Closed Oct 7 until May 2.
8/20/23 Admission is required to access this machine. MDB |