Mackinaw Area Historical Society releases new children's activity booklet

The booklet is designed to engage elementary-aged kids in local history through creativity, storytelling and play.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

The Mackinaw Area Historical Society has released a new children's activity booklet called 'Exploring Heritage Village & May Woods.' The booklet is aimed at engaging elementary-aged children in local history through creative activities, storytelling, and play. The creation of the booklet was made possible through a Youth Advisory Council grant.

Why it matters

The booklet helps spark an interest in local history and heritage among young people in the Mackinaw City area, which can foster a sense of community pride and investment in preserving the region's history for future generations.

The details

The new children's activity booklet from the Mackinaw Area Historical Society is titled 'Exploring Heritage Village & May Woods.' It is designed to engage elementary-aged children through a variety of creative activities, storytelling, and interactive elements that teach about the local history and heritage of the Mackinaw City area.

  • The Mackinaw Area Historical Society recently released the new children's activity booklet.

The players

Mackinaw Area Historical Society

A local historical society in Mackinaw City, Michigan that works to preserve and share the history and heritage of the region.

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The takeaway

The new children's activity booklet from the Mackinaw Area Historical Society is an innovative way to spark an interest in local history and heritage among young people, helping to cultivate a sense of community pride and investment in preserving the region's past.