In this episode of Behind the Mitten, hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman share how you can celebrate America 250 all season long at Mackinac State Historic Parks. <ul><li>Segment 1-Phil Porter, Historian and Director Emeritus of Mackinac State Hstoric Parks</li><li>Segment 2-Dominick Miller, marketing director, Mackinac State Historic Parks</li><li>Segment 3-Gonzo and Amy talk about America 250 events.</li><li>Segment 4-More with Phil Porter, War of 1812</li></ul>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>. Learn more about Mackinac State Historic Parks at <a href="https://www.mackinacparks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mackinacparks.com</a>.

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"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.