MACKINAC ISLAND
A Little big history project by: Katherine Hamilton, Rachel Cohen, Kristie Yapsir and Tyler Leonard
This Little Big History project will explore the fascinating history of Mackinac Island, a small island located in northern Lake Huron. Voted by Viral Travel as the most underrated vacation spot in the world, the island provides an experience that showcases its rich history while also providing an entertaining destination spot for thousands of tourists every year. Formed around 13,000 B.C.E. as a result of glaciers beginning to melt during the last Ice Age, the island represents many of the important aspects of Michigan’s history, including Native American presence, European influence, and the effects of the Great Lakes Region.
Mackinac Island has a tremendous war history and this project will highlight the various colonies and countries that had control over the island throughout its history and detail events such as the War of 1812 and its effects on the island, all the way to present day tourism. The island functioned both economically and militarily throughout its history and now remains a teaching tool and tourist attraction. The economy on the island has transformed a lot over the years. Originally beginning with the fur trade and then the fishing industry, the economy today exemplifies how these changes have altered everyday way of life on Mackinac Island. Not only does tourism characterize the modern day social and economic culture of Mackinac Island, so does the world famous Mackinac Island Fudge. The island truly is a product of its inhabitants, and demonstrates the effect of individuals on the environment. Mostly all of the island still remains in its natural state as the people on the island, along with the tourism industry, pride themselves on being as one with nature as possible. The environment and geographical makeup of the island have contributed greatly to the tourism industry, the culture of the island, and the war history. To learn more about the individual sections focusing on those key points follow the corresponding titles on the tab bar.
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