The buildings at Fort Mackinac are the original structures with the only modification being maintenance and modifying them into the museum. During the spring and summer months there are live demonstrations and interpreters to explain how life was after the fort came under American control.
Chronology
1779 to 1781 - The garrison and fur trade community are moved from Michilimackinac to Mackinac Island.
1783 - Mackinac Island part of new United States.
1796 - British soldiers depart and American soldiers arrive to garrison fort on September 1.
1812 - On July 17 British soldiers capture Fort Mackinac in first land engagement of War of 1812 in the United States.
1814 - On August 4 Americans attempt but fail to recapture island.
1815 - Mackinac Island returned to United States following end of War of 1812.
1837 to 1840 - Fort Mackinac abandoned to support Second Seminole War.
1848 - Fort Mackinac abandoned to support Mexican War.
1857 to 1858 - Fort Mackinac abandoned to support Santee Indian Uprising.
1861 - Soldiers depart to support Civil War.
1862 - Three Confederate prisoners held at Fort Mackinac.
1867 - Soldiers return.
1875 - Mackinac National Park established.
1895 - Fort is closed. Mackinac National Park becomes Mackinac Island State Park.
1896 to 1957 - Fort buildings leased as summer cottages and apartments.
1914 - Park Commission establishes historical museum in Officers’ Stone Quarters.
1934 - Several buildings restored as part of WPA project. Historic American Buildings Survey completed for a number of buildings, including walls and blockhouses and Officers’ Stone Quarters.
1958 - Revenue Bond program established.
1959 - Fort Mackinac opens as a living history museum. Restoration exhibits and interpretation programs implemented.
1989 to Present - Fort Mackinac living history programs reflect the 1880s period of the fort.
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