Mackinac Island

A vintage game of “base ball” as it was meant to be played, barehanded and by gentlemen’s rules on the old Fort Mackinac ball field behind Fort Mackinac, the oldest continually used ball field in Michigan. Learn an old-fashioned cheer, watch players fined for smoking cigars on the field, and enjoy a

Learn more about the War of 1812 and the battle of Mackinac Island on this guided bike ride to Fort Holmes, past the island cemeteries, and to the 1814 battlefield on Mackinac Island. Meet at the Avenue of Flags at Fort Mackinac. Participants must provide their own bikes. This event is provided by

The historic island fort is decked out in patriotic finery with banners, flags and bunting. It is an 1880’s Independence Day, with 38-gun salutes honoring the states of the period and children’s games. Guests join the party and participate in games on the fort parade ground.Don’t miss out on this