Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village — Attraction in Wawatam Township

It needs to be experienced with a docent. Its open but locked up as we went after 6. Still, the history that has been saved and recreated is amazing. Its a great start to a wonderful way to tell of the history of the area. Saving the Sawmill and motor. Saving the original quarantine house. Recreating the Stimpson home. Having a framework for an Anishinabe wigwam. The seasons circle. The church. The issue is their are so many more worthwhile structures that would compliment the village but it requires real money to buy, transport, repair and set on a base. Then gather the historically correct pieces to display. It may never be the Henry Ford museum but this place...

decided to stop here on our way out of Mackinaw, it ended up being our favorite part of our day!!! no one else was there, it felt like a dream. meadows of milkweed and hundreds of butterflies. a lovely serene hiking trail. interesting buildings with all sorts of historical information. highlight: walking up towards the garden to find that, Betty (a volunteer), was gardening her portion of the garden. she spoke to my friend and I for over an hour; telling us stories of her life, of the village, and the world. it was surreal and so special getting to meet her and learning from her! definitely come by if you’re interested in a very...

We took our children there on our way out of town and spent almost 2 hours walking around the property, exploring all of the buildings, and having really great conversations about what life was like back in the late 1800s. The volunteers on site were very knowledgeable and were extremely friendly. No cost; just a donation if you feel. Definitely worth checking out with the family! We will be following the Historical Society to stay informed of events held at...