In this episode of Behind the Mitten, hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Mackinac Island to learn more about how Fort Mackinac played a role in American History. <ul><li>Segment 1-Dominick Miller, Mackinac State Historic Parks, Chief of Marketing</li><li>Segment 2-Maverick Sharpe, historical military interpreter</li><li>Segment 3-Alice Hill, museum store clerk, starting her 23rd season</li><li>Segment 4-Craig Wilson, chief curator at Mackinac State Historic Parks</li></ul>Learn more about the parks at <a href="http://mackinacparks.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mackinacparks.com.</a> Learn more about Behind the Mitten at <a href="http://amyandgonzo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">amyandgonzo.com</a>. Keep up to date on events throughout the state at <a href="http://wmta.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WMTA.org</a>.

A Spotlight on Michigan BBQ (June 13-14, 2026)

"Behind the Mitten" is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and Podcast and has nearly 700 episodes. In 2025 it celebrates 10 years! It is co-hosted by John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. John is a longtime journalist, social media early adopter and member of the Central Michigan University Journalism Hall of Fame. Amy is a former chef with 20-plus experience, craft beer expert and freelance writer. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten.