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Here in Michigan, and likely in many other U.S. states, the 4th of July is seen as the “midpoint of summer.” By the time it arrives, we are well into warm weather, BBQs, and vacations, while spending time with those we care most about.

Our family makes it a point to visit Mackinac (pronounced ma-kuh-naa) Island at least once every summer, typically around the 4th of July. Mackinac Island is home to Fort Mackinac, established by the British in 1780, during the American Revolution, and overtaken by American forces in 1796. The picture shown above depicts the view from elevated Fort Mackinac, looking down onto the Mackinac Island harbor. Every summer when our ferry docks at the island, I look up at Fort Mackinac and think about how grateful I am to have this moment with my family. How grateful I am to all those who have fought for our country’s independence to help make our individual moments like this possible.

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