Civil War Weekend at Fort Mackinac

Sat Jun 21 2025 at 09:30 am to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Fort Mackinac | Mackinac Island

Mackinac State Historic Parks
Publisher/HostMackinac State Historic Parks
Civil War Weekend at Fort Mackinac
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In the summer of 1862 Fort Mackinac held a new title: political prison. Join reenactors portraying the “Stanton Guard,” the company mustered to guard the prisoners, as they present special programming throughout the weekend at the fort. All special programs are included with regular admission to Fort Mackinac.
ABOUT FORT MACKINAC:
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. #thisismackinac
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Fort Mackinac, 7200 Fort Mackinac Rd, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, United States,Mackinac Island, Michigan

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