Event box

The Prison of Mackinac Island: The Curious Case of the Stanton Guard

The Prison of Mackinac Island: The Curious Case of the Stanton Guard

Can you imagine being imprisoned on Mackinac Island? For some today it might sound like a dream come true, but in the 1860s it was all too real for a trio of Confederate sympathizers. Hear their stories and the tales of the men recruited to guard them on one of the most beautiful prisons in Michigan history.

Date:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Branch:
Ira Township
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  History & Genealogy  
Registration has closed.