Tickets
Tickets for this event are $125. The net proceeds will go towards finishing the Straits Cultural Center. With its doors open, the vibrant history and traditions of the Straits region can be shared with the community once again.
Sponsorship Levels
We know you care about the stories of the Mackinac Straits too. We trust you will want to honor Janis Holle by becoming a sponsor of the MHS Bridging History celebration. We hope that you, your family, or your business will consider becoming a sponsor for this event. Sponsorships range from Lake Superior Presenting Sponsor for a gift of $7,500 to Lake Ontario Sponsor for a gift of $500. There are valuable benefits associated with each gift level. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Bridging History Celebration are available now by clicking here or returning the Sponsorship Form with your check to the Michilimackinac Historical Society. The deadline for recognition on invitations and posters is May 1, 2025. The deadline for recognition in the event program and on the slideshow is July 1, 2025.
Sponsorship Level Benefits
Lake Superior Presenting Sponsor - $7,500
Listed as Presenting Sponsor at Event
Recognition on invitations to 500 people and all media as “Presented by”
Recognition in the St. Ignace and Mackinac Island newspapers
Recognition at the event from the stage
Recognition in the event program
4,500 emails sent linking your business and the event with printable coupon option
Recognition on social media, with more than 10,000 social media impressions and a tag to your site
Ad in event program - Free 1/2 page ad
Reserved seating for 8, nearest the stage (Must be reserved by June 1, 2025)
Bar Sponsor - $6,000 (Only 1 available)
Recognition on invitations to 500 people
Recognition in the St. Ignace and Mackinac Island newspapers
Recognition at the event from the stage
Recognition in the event program
Signage with your logo on/near both bars
Recognition on social media with more than 10,000 social media impressions and a tag to your site
Ad in event program - Free 1/4 page ad
Reserved seating for 6, near the front (Must be reserved by June 1, 2025)
Lake Michigan Sponsor - $5,000
Your name on an individual slide at the event
Recognition on invitations to 500 people
Recognition in the St. Ignace and Mackinac Island newspapers
Recognition at the event from the stage
Recognition in the event program
3,600 emails sent linking your business and the event with printable coupon option
Recognition on social media, with more than 10,000 social media impressions and a tag to your site
Ad in event program - Free 1/4 page ad
Reserved seating for 6 near the front (Must be reserved by June 1, 2025)
Lake Huron Sponsor - $2,500
Your name on an individual slide at the event
Recognition on invitations to 500 people
Recognition in the St. Ignace and Mackinac Island newspapers
Recognition in the event program
2,700 emails sent linking your business and the event with printable coupon option
Recognition on social media, with 5,000 social media impressions and a tag to your site
Ad in event program - Free 1/8 page ad
Reserved seating for 4 (Must be reserved by June 1, 2025)
Historical Display Sponsor - $2,000 (Only 1 available) SPONSORED
Recognition in the event program
Recognition on invitations to 500 people
Recognition in the St. Ignace and Mackinac Island newspapers
Signage with logo near the historical display
1,800 emails sent linking your business and the event with printable coupon option
Recognition on social media, with 5,000 social media impressions and a tag to your site
Ad in event program - Two free lines
Reserved seating for 2 (Must be reserved by June 1, 2025)
Lake Erie Sponsor - $1,250
Your name on a group slide at the event
Recognition in the St. Ignace and Mackinac Island newspapers
Recognition in the event program
900 emails sent linking your business and the event with printable coupon option
Recognition on social media, with 3,000 social media impressions and a tag to your site
Ad in event program - Two free lines
Reserved seating for 2 (Must be reserved by June 1, 2025)
Lake Ontario Sponsor - $500
Recognition in the event program
Ad in event program - Two free lines
Recognition of social media, with 3,000 social media impressions
Reserved seating for 1 (Must be reserved by June 1, 2025)