Today we came into Mackinaw City and toured Fort Michilimackinac, as well as the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. At the fort, we saw restored buildings similar to the ones that were used in the 1700s. This is also an archeological site -- the longest ongoing dig in the US. After they complete the dig of a certain building, then they erect a close replica of what the orig. building was like. They are only 2/3 completed. We also saw a cannon firing, a flintlock rifle demonstration, a re-enactment of a wedding, and participated in an after-wedding party/dance. We also saw other interpreters telling us about the different buildings and people in the fort. The fort was moved to Mackinac Island later on because the island would be easier to defend and the stone wall would be more solid than the wooden fort on the mainland. After visiting Michilimackinac, we headed to the Point and got to see five different lighthouses and four islands all from the same spot! We are very tired, and are going to bed early. Tomorrow, we are going to Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island.
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