# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Great Women of Mackinac: A Reader’s Theater Drama
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step into the rich history of Mackinac Island as the remarkable women—and men—of the 19th century come to life on stage. Written by Melissa Croghan and inspired by her book, Great Women of Mackinac, this original drama brings together trailblazers like Elizabeth Mitchell, Madeline Marcot Laframboise, Therese Marcot Schindler, and literary voices such as E.T. Baird, Constance Fenimore Woolson and Margaret Fuller. In this woven history, audiences will experience the humor and heart of a pivotal era in history. Come see an unforgettable celebration of the women who shaped the Mackinac community. 


Elizabeth Bertrand Mitchell – A town leader, fur trader and farmer. A mystery surrounding some of her actions.

Madeline Marcot Laframboise – a highly successful fur trader who experienced great loss, and finally - joy

Therese Marcot Schindler – A humanitarian and entrepreneur who gave jobs to many islanders in her maple sugaring and fur trading business.

E.T. Baird – Her mixed-race heritage and life on Mackinac led to a memoir with fascinating character studies of Mitchell, Laframboise and Schindler.

Captain Benjamin Pierce – An officer at the fort who married into a famous Ojibwe family

Dr. David Mitchell – A prominent Mackinac doctor and husband of Elizabeth Mitchell. A man with a secret.

·Constance Fenimore Woolson – Influential writer whose passion for Mackinac led to her stories that chronicled the island’s life and culture

Margaret Fuller – A famous American intellectual who befriended Madame Laframboise. In her writing, she linked Mackinac to broader cultural and literary movements.


Admittance fee $1 - Any and all funds raised benefit the Mackinac Island Arts Council
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackinac-island/great-women-of-mackinac-a-readers-theater-drama/200030406897331
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, performances, literary-art, entertainment, business, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mackinac Island
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mission Point Theater
- **lat**: 45.851073603
- **long**: -84.607563927
- **full address**: Mission Point Theater, Mackinac Island, MI, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Great Women of Mackinac: A Reader s Theater Drama being held?
  - **A:** Great Women of Mackinac: A Reader s Theater Drama takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mission Point Theater, Mackinac Island, MI, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Great Women of Mackinac: A Reader s Theater Drama?
  - **A:** Great Women of Mackinac: A Reader s Theater Drama is organized by Mackinac Arts Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Great Women of Mackinac: A Reader s Theater Drama is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mackinac Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Great Women of Mackinac: A Reader s Theater Drama sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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