![]() Inside the other 13 buildings you will get an up close view of how soldiers lived while living at the Fort. You’ll be amazed as you step inside Michigan’s oldest building, Fort Mackinac. □You must call 3 days in advance to reserve a date □Fort Mackinac is only open May through October We knew we had get him something AMAZING and what could be better than firing a cannon?! It’s a sure fire way to start off his 80th year with a bang! (□□ See what I did there? □) Our soldier, Saige, was wonderful! He explained everything and even answered the many questions from my kids. The bugle sounds out and the soldier gives you the signal to FIRE!Ī few weeks prior to our visit, my father-in-law celebrated his 80’s birthday. Atop the bluff, over looking the Haldimand Bay 150 feet below, you will prep and fire the cannon just like they did hundreds of years ago. It’s not every day you get to see your father-in-law shoot off a cannon.□Īnd you can do it too! Want to find out more? ⤵Īt the historic Fort Mackinac, on Mackinac Island, each day one lucky visitor gets the opportunity to shoot the cannon signaling the opening of the fort.
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