Mackinac Island State Park Commission

rdf:langString Mackinac Island State Park Commission

rdf:langString Mackinac Island State Park Commission

rdf:langString Mackinaw City, Michigan

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rdf:langString Mackinac Island State Park Commission

rdf:langString The Mackinac Island State Park Commission is an appointed board of the State of Michigan that administers state parklands in the Straits of Mackinac area. It performs public activities under the name Mackinac State Historic Parks. Park units include Mackinac Island State Park including Fort Mackinac and certain properties within the historic downtown of Mackinac Island, Michigan; Colonial Michilimackinac including Fort Michilimackinac and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse; and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. It is assigned to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Mackinac State Historic Parks is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Over one million artifacts are in the collection. which are overseen by a professional curatorial staff. Archeological digs are conducted, and educational opportunities, including lesson plans, are available. The commission maintains the official Michigan Governor's Summer Residence on Mackinac Island and distributes photographs, media kits, brochures and other promotional material. On July 15, 2009, the Park celebrated its 20 millionth visitor.

rdf:langString Steven C. Brisson

rdf:langString Director