Mackinac Island’s history is tightly connected to Fort Mackinac. As Europeans in the 1700s made their way across the Atlantic and arrived in Michigan, they started looking for strategic outposts to defend their new territories. Their first option was present-day Mackinaw City, where they built the now-famous Fort Michilimackinac. However, as time passed, the fort became increasingly difficult to defend. Mackinac Island, however, seemed like the perfect isolated ground to re-establish camp. So, between 1780 and 1781, the British rebuilt the fort high on a bluff on Mackinac Island. Throughout the decades, Fort Mackinac saw several confrontations that shaped the island. Its fascinating story is vividly captured in the self-guided Historic Tour available on the Mackinac Island App, which perfectly complements a real-life visit to the site. Once you finish listening to the audio guide, make sure to also engage in the various activities available at Fort Mackinac. Here’s what…