Some Tea and Loaf Sugar: Tea and Society at Michilimackinac
By the 1770s tea was the beverage of choice in most British households at Michilimackinac. The popularity of tea and other natural resources (furs, silk, spices) helped shape Britain’s global empire in even remote areas like Michilimackinac, and this hot drink played a key role in the development of the British economy and social hierarchy during the era of the American Revolution. Join Devan McNabb, lead civilian interpreter at Colonial Michilimackinac, for a discussion of what we can learn about 18th century British society by brewing a simple cup of tea.
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A Spirit of Dissention and Disobedience in the Troops: Military Mischief at Michilimackinac
In the summer of 1780, a series of cascading conflicts overwhelmed the Michilimackinac garrison. A dispute over soldiers’ pay and mistreatment culminated in a collective refusal to follow orders- in other words, a mutiny. Repercussions spread from Michilimackinac to Detroit, Niagara, and even Quebec, and ultimately derailed the construction of a more defensible and strategic post on nearby Mackinac Island. Join Chief Curator Craig Wilson to learn more about this dramatic event, and how it fit in with one of the most tumultuous periods in Mackinac’s history - the American Revolution.
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Moving to Mackinac Island: The Sloop Welcome
During the height of the American Revolution, the mainland community of Michilimackinac moved to Mackinac Island. Households, businesses, and entire buildings were transported across six miles of water to create the fort and town that remain on Mackinac Island today. The sloop Welcome, built for Michilimackinac merchant John Askin, played a key role in the move. Join Chief Curator Craig Wilson for a look at the eclectic history of this little vessel, including its surprising 20th century afterlife.
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