# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History at Home - Moving to Mackinac Island: The Sloop Welcome
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: 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. 

This program will be presented via Zoom. A link to the presentation will be sent in the days leading up to program. 

Wednesday, January 28, 7pm
Cost: $10

Register here: https://www.mackinacparks.com/history-at-home-series/moving-to-mackinac-island-the-sloop-welcome/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackinaw-city-michigan/history-at-home-moving-to-mackinac-island-the-sloop-welcome/200029723553016
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mackinaw City, Michigan
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 102 W Straits Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701-9400, United States, Mackinaw City, Michigan

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History at Home - Moving to Mackinac Island: The Sloop Welcome being held?
  - **A:** History at Home - Moving to Mackinac Island: The Sloop Welcome takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Online event, 102 W Straits Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701-9400, United States, Mackinaw City, Michigan.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History at Home - Moving to Mackinac Island: The Sloop Welcome?
  - **A:** History at Home - Moving to Mackinac Island: The Sloop Welcome is organized by Mackinac State Historic Parks.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Mackinac State Historic Parks's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Mackinac State Historic Parks a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Mackinac State Historic Parks has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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