We invite you to join us, relax, and ask any questions you may have.
Tips for a fun and safe experience:
- Smoking, including vaping, is prohibited everywhere within the grounds of Colonial Michilimackinac, including the park area outside the fort.
- Consumption of alcohol is prohibited everywhere within the grounds of Colonial Michilimackinac, including the park area outside the fort.
- Please limit use of flashlights, including phone lights, during A Colonial Christmas. Lanterns mark pathways and building entrances.
- General event and site information is available at the central fire pit, located near the flagpole on the parade ground.
- Children must be always accompanied by adults.
- Restrooms are available inside the Visitor’s Center, along the south entry path to the fort, and inside the South Southwest Rowhouse. Restrooms in the South Southwest Rowhouse are marked with blue lights.
- Snacks, including popcorn, comfits, coriander cakes, tea cakes, king’s cake, and apple cider, are available throughout the site. If you have allergy concerns, please consider avoiding consumption of these items.
- The following areas are not accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, other mobility aids, strollers, or wagons: Treasures from the Sand exhibit/Swag making. An accessible area is available.
- Some areas of the fort are closed during A Colonial Christmas. Please respect barriers and posted signs.
- Last admission is at 6:30 PM. The event concludes and the site begins to close at 7:00 PM.
- Unruly visitors may be asked to leave and escorted from the site.