Colonial Michilimackinac Admission

Overview

Colonial Michilimackinac is a National Historic Landmark, and is home to North America's longest ongoing archaeological dig. Costumed interpreters portraying British soldiers, merchants, voyageurs, Native Americans, and other tradespeople are on site daily, providing demonstrations, tours, and programs. Colonial Michilimackinac also offers unparalleled views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, and Mackinac Island. During the summer months, weather permitting, archaeologists are on site, digging through the layers of soil, pulling out bits of history in front of you.

City: Mackinaw City

Sun 13 Apr

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Starting at $16.00

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Sun 13 Apr

Starting at $16.00

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What's Included

All Galleries, Exhibits, and Demonstrations

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Meeting point

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Mackinaw City
800 N Huron Ave

Visit the admissions counter inside the Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor's Center.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Colonial Michilimackinac

Treasures from the past come to life at this 18th-century fort and fur trading village, reconstructed based on historic maps and more than 60 years of archaeological excavations. As you walk through the site, you are stepping back in time to 1781, when local and global forces uprooted the community as soldiers and civilians relocated to Mackinac Island. After six decades as a thriving economic hub, Michilimackinac came to an end. Historical interpreters representing voyageurs, British soldiers, and French-Canadian merchant families are stationed throughout the fort to answer your questions and perform demonstrations. The past and present blur into a fascinating and unmatched experience at Colonial Michilimackinac. Watch smoke billow from cannons, mortars and muskets and see residents prepare food and tend the gardens. At one of the longest ongoing archaeological excavations in North America, archaeologists are on site throughout the summer, pulling history from the soil, bit by bit.

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Reviews (9)

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Jaime T

Jul 2024

We visited the fort last week with my children after having last been there when I was 5. We toured all the buildings. The kids seemed more interested in this fort vs Fort Mackinac. Watched the musket demonstration and my daughter participated.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for the great review, and we're thrilled you and the family enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again soon!

juliesN2018GN

Jul 2024

One of the neater forts we’ve been to- so many different times covered- lots of buildings that have original artifacts- lots of history!! We enjoyed the live storytellers- and the canon exhibition was great!!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for the wonderful review! We have a lot of history to share, and we're thrilled you found so many ways to enjoy it. We hope to see you again soon!

lauraeA2499RQ

May 2024

A very well done historical interpretation. The reconstructed buildings allows visitors to get a real sense of life of soldiers and merchants during this time. I really enjoyed the opportunity to walk along the fort walls to get great views of the houses and gardens within the fort. The interpreters were very well versed on the history of the fort as well as aspects of their clothing and life at the fort. Well worth the trip!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Hello! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here at Colonial Michilimackinac. Thank you for spending your day with us and we hope to see you back again soon!