
Learn about military history and see historical exhibits
Visit Mackinac Island and see history in action as you hear the cannon blasts and rifle fire as soldiers march. Explore 14 historical buildings, including the oldest in Michigan, with exhibits on military training, battles, medical treatments, and daily life at the fort. Fort Mackinac was not just a military outpost. It housed soldiers and their families and later became the headquarters of Mackinac National Park, drawing visitors to its grand structure. Today, you can visit this significant site and learn about its past.