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wen1971
Beautiful grounds and historical buildings to explore..a great place to step back in time and learn about the Straits area history!
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susansF6859NI
A must see. Great way to learn about the incredible history of the Straits area. It tells the period of the 1880's -1917. It is well replicated with costumed docents on Friday-Monday afternoons. It is truly a step back in time. It has a lot of space for kids to run around and it has a picnic area.
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GennieM
IN more recent times, as of this fall, The Native American Culture was brought to the Heritage Village ,by having the first Annual Ghost Supper!~ Bringing a dish to pass in honor of your Ancestors who have passed on, Honoring them thru the Spirit Fire with a Spirit plate of all the Foods that were brought to the supper!~ Native Drumming and songs fill the area with a great sense of the NATIVE VILLAGE TO BE PRESENT IN THE FUTURE AT HERITAGE VILLAGE!~Teachings of the Medicine Wheel and the Anishinabe People will be present in the future~!
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353jackiep
Great gifts for traivelers family and friends.Great prices on popcorn plan for 4.00$ a large box,.50 more for butter.Fudge is fresh for all fudges,in any flavor,buy 3 get one free.Hand dipped ice Cream also.Oh yes can't forget that taffy for grandma to pull out all your teeth,replace them with dentures.
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pacuthbertson
You get to the Heritage Village along Central Avenue and it's on the left just before you hit a T-junction. It isn't that well signed so be vigilant! We were greeted by a docent in period costume and then joined his wife, also in costume, who was showing a small group around. The work they have done to restore this "village" is wonderful and the docents are able to give you a lot of interesting information about what life was like about 100 years ago. It is all free but donations are welcome and also well deserved! Highly recommended.
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b0a7f
They have a good amount of building there with information on what they were used for. Shows how a town would operated with a school house, sick house, church, homes, and gardens. Nice trails. There is a guided tour and a self tour. If you have a phone there is a number you can call to get the information that you would receive from a guided tour. Cant wait to see what other building they will bring to the site!
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gospursgo6inarow
We really enjoyed getting to know the history of this part of the USA. The fort has been rebuilt with any details. The experience is one that I really loved.
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500jw
This is a new historical site owned by the City of Mackinaw. They have some buildings that were moved onto the site and some that are being replicated. They have a working saw mill on the property.
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toryw575
This Village is small but growing each time I return to it. Very nicely laid out and quaint authentic buildings and gardens. Something for everyone. Kids can run around and it is free I believe? Lots to learn about the turn of the last century and people to tell you about it. Also volunteer opportunities if you are interested.
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cwaskiewicz
A recently restored church is a must see. Although docents are available from Memorial day till Labor Day, you can enjoy the 43 acre natural setting and trails at any time. There is a Fright Night event planned for Halloween on the evening of October 26. They accept donations for admittance.