American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum

<p>An annual highlight for the British soldiers and civilians at Michilimackinac, King George III’s official birthday on June 4 was marked by toasts, dinners and salutes. Join the interpretive staff at Michilimackinac as they celebrate this most British of holidays with artillery fire, drinks and treats, and other special programs. All special programs included with regular Colonial Michilimackinac admission. #thisismackinac</p> <p>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS</p> <p>Check back soon!</p>

<p>Presented by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Join us in beautiful Marquette Park at the Father Marquette statue for music from the Grand Hotel orchestra and for the crowning of the 2026 Lilac Festival queen. #thisismackinac #mymackinac</p>

<p>Help kick off the 75th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival with a great morning race to enjoy the early season beauty on the island. The course will provide you with the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon. This is certainly a race you don’t want to miss!</p>

<p>Learn all about Mackinac&#8217;s medical miracle as we celebrate opening day!</p> <p>Home to the American Fur Company Store, which sold a variety of general merchandise. It was at this site, on June 6, 1822, that French Canadian voyageur Alexis St. Martin was accidentally shot in the stomach from a distance of three feet. Fort Mackinac surgeon Dr. William Beaumont managed to keep St. Martin alive, but the hole in his stomach never properly healed. Through this hole, Dr. Beaumont conducted exp

<p>Explore what is possibly Mackinac&#8217;s oldest residence as celebrate opening day!</p> <p>One of the island’s oldest structures, McGulpin House dates to 1790. Originally located on the east end of town, the building was moved to this location during restoration in 1982. Once the home of William McGulpin, a baker for the American Fur Company, this structure is an excellent and rare example of early French Canadian domestic architecture.</p> <p>Preserved as an architectural artifact, the inte

<p>On your way around M-185 include the British Landing Nature Center to learn more about the plants and animals that call Mackinac Island home.</p> <p>The British Landing Nature Center is located across from British Landing. The center includes information on the geology, plants, habitats and wildlife found on the island. Additionally, a large cedar tree trunk has been placed in the middle of the nature center and has various taxidermy animals on it with descriptions. Restrooms and a water foun