{"product_id":"inside-mackinac-eugene-t-petersen-9798899719486","title":"Inside Mackinac: A Historic Preservationist's Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor nearly three decades, historian Eugene T. Petersen devoted his career to preserving one of America's most cherished places-Mackinac Island. In \u003cem\u003eInside Mackinac\u003c\/em\u003e, Petersen opens the doors to the past, sharing a vivid and deeply personal account of how vision, creativity, and persistence transformed a fading fort into a living history destination that continues to inspire visitors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the restoration of Fort Mackinac to the groundbreaking archaeology project at Colonial Michilimackinac, Petersen's story captures the heart of Michigan's historic preservation movement. Along the way, he reveals the challenges of leading a small but determined team within state government, balancing scholarship with public appeal, and proving that history could be both authentic and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold with humor, candor, and insight, \u003cem\u003eInside Mackinac\u003c\/em\u003e is far more than a historical account-it's a meditation on leadership, integrity, and the power of place. Readers will meet the visionaries, scholars, and community leaders who brought Mackinac's stories back to life, and glimpse the behind-the-scenes struggles that shaped Michigan's first state park and its enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lover of Michigan history, a museum professional, or simply someone who treasures the preservation of our shared heritage, this memoir offers inspiration and perspective on what it truly means to save history for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eugene T. Petersen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798899719486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mintaka Design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d","brand":"Eugene T. Petersen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588455575807,"sku":"9798899719486","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/inside-mackinac-eugene-t-petersen-9798899719486","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}