• Historical Information
• Archaeology
• Museum Collections
• Museum Exhibits
• Researching Mackinac History
• Books & Museum Publications
• Museum Links

Rifle demonstration on the parade ground of Fort Mackinac.

Discover Mackinac History

Mackinac State Historic Parks are accredited by the American Association of Museums.  A staff of museum professionals care for over 1 million artifacts in our collection - preserving, restoring, cataloging, and exhibiting Mackinac's past for the public.

Historical Information  - On these pages is information such as brief histories, chronologies, historical facts, and frequently asked questions and historical images.

Historic Structures - A brief description of Mackinac State Historic Parks' historic structures.

Archaeology - Mackinac State Historic Parks' professional archaeology staff provide the backbone upon which our historic sites, exhibits, and interpretive programs are crafted.

Museum Collections -  In addition to collecting for exhibits, Mackinac State Historic Parks has two facilities available for research.

Museum Exhibits - Check here for information about the interpretive programs at the six Mackinac State Historic Parks sites.

Researching Mackinac History - Learn how to use Mackinac State Historic Parks' collections for research purposes.

Books & Museum Publications - Mackinac State Historic Parks has  more than 60 publications in print that entertain and inform.