America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Honoring 250 Years of American History
On July 4, 2026, America marks 250 years of independence, and there is no place more meaningful to celebrate than Mackinac Island. America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration invites you to experience one of the most historic Mackinac Island hotels during this once-in-a-generation milestone. Explore Fort Mackinac, stroll streets rich with history, take in views of the Straits of Mackinac, and commemorate 250 years of American independence from Mackinac Island's oldest continuously operating hotel. Join us for a historic summer getaway honoring America 250.
Package Details
For 2026 stays arriving between July 1st through July 31st.
- Two night stay in the room style of your choice
- A commemorative limited-edition America250 Island House Hotel pin
- A slice of special-edition America 250th birthday cake fudge made by Ryba’s Fudge Shops
- Admission for one day to Fort Mackinac and Historic Downtown Mackinac
- Access to all Island House Hotel amenities
- 5% 906 Club Mackinac Island Rewards. Sign up now to begin earning!
- Convenient luggage transfer to and from the hotel with our dockporter service
- Make the experience even more special with our add-on options
For stays over July 2-5, 2026, Fort Mackinac is hosting special events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
July 2 at 7:00 p.m. | Built Because of the Revolution: Fort Mackinac
Complimentary Event | More Information Here
Believing Fort Michilimackinac was too vulnerable to an attack, the British moved the fort to Mackinac Island in 1780. Join a historian for a special after-hours guided tour of Fort Mackinac exploring the fort and how it has changed since its founding during the American Revolution.
July 3 at 9:00 p.m. | Fire at Night
Complimentary Event | More Information Here
This will be one of the coolest things you see all summer. Experience the power of Michilimackinac’s weapons at night. Gates open at 9:00 p.m. Rifle firing will start at dusk; cannon firing will be after dark.
July 4 at 3:00 p.m. A Star Spangled Fourth of July
Ticketed Event | More Information Here
Join us for an all American Fourth of July as iconic Fort Mackinac is decked out in its patriotic finery. Live music begins at 3:00 p.m. and games at 3:15 p.m. After music and games we’ll read our founding document, the Declaration of Independence, on its 250th anniversary. We’ll also fire a 38-gun salute, as well as a canon salute!
July 4 at Dusk | Fourth of July Fireworks on Mackinac Island
Complimentary Event | More Information Here
Celebrate America250 in a big way with two sparkling fireworks displays going off simultaneously! Fireworks start at dusk which is about 10:00 pm.
