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. You can purchase tickets here.

Sponsorship Levels

We know you care about the stories of the Mackinac Straits too. We trust you will want to honor the Timmons and Rearick families 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 Platinum Level Sponsor for a gift of $5,000 to Bronze Level Sponsor for a gift of $500. There are valuable benefits associated with each gift level. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Bridging History Celebration are available now by clicking here. The deadline for recognition on invitations is May 1, 2026. The deadline for recognition in the event program is June 15, 2026.

Sponsorship Level Benefits

Platinum Level Sponsor - $5,000

  • Reserved seating for 8 nearest to the stage

  • Recognition on an individual slide

  • Recognition on the invitation (must be submitted by May 1, 2026)

  • Recognition in the St. Ignace News, Mackinac Island Town Crier, and on social media

  • Recognition at the event on stage

  • Recognition in the event program (must be submitted by June 15, 2026)

Gold Level Sponsor - $2,500

  • Reserved seating for 6 near the front of the room

  • Recognition on an individual slide at the event

  • Recognition on the invitation (must be submitted by May 1, 2026)

  • Recognition in the St. Ignace News, Mackinac Island Town Crier, and on social media

  • Recognition at the event on stage

  • Recognition in the event program (must be submitted by June 15, 2026)

Silver Level Sponsor - $1,250

  • Reserved seating for 4

  • Recognition on the group slide at the event

  • Recognition on the invitation (must be submitted by May 1, 2026)

  • Recognition in the event program (must be submitted by June 15, 2026)

  • Recognition on social media

Gold Level Sponsor - $500

  • Reserved seating for 2

  • Recognition on the group slide at the event

  • Recognition in the event program (must be submitted by June 15, 2026)

  • Recognition on social media