Ghosts of Mackinac Island, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

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🗓️ 6 August 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE

Mackinac Island is famous for its fudge, Victorian charm, and car-free streets—but there’s more to this idyllic Michigan getaway than meets the eye. Beneath the surface of its historic buildings and scenic shorelines lies a haunted history that has drawn ghost hunters and thrill-seekers from across the country. From the restless spirits said to haunt the Mission Point Resort theater to unexplained phenomena at the Grand Hotel and Fort Mackinac, this island is as eerie as it is enchanting. In this episode, we’re joined by Todd Clements, founder of the Haunts of Mackinac ghost tour company and author of two books on the island’s paranormal activity. Todd takes us deep into the legends, local lore, and chilling encounters that make Mackinac one of the most haunted places in the Midwest. Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, one thing’s for sure: Mackinac Island has more than a few ghosts hiding in plain sight.

ABOUT OUR GUEST: When it comes to the hauntings of Mackinac Island, Todd Clements wrote the book on it. Literally, he’s written two books on the ghostly side of the island. He also owns the Haunts of Mackinac Island ghost tour company.

You can purchase his books, "The Haunts of Mackinac Island" and "The Haunts of Mackinac Island, The Next Chapter," on Amazon.

For information on ghost tours, go to hauntsofmackinac.com

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0:00.0	Today on The Grave Talks, a conversation about the haunts of Mackinaw Island.
0:15.5	Mackinac Island in Michigan is famous for its fudge, history, and natural beauty.
0:21.5	It's attracted visitors for generations, like a step back in time, where cars are prohibited,
0:27.9	and horses, bikes, and boats are the primary ways of transportation.
0:33.3	Not only is it one of Michigan's top tourist attractions, but it's also known as one of the state's most haunted locations.
0:41.5	It's an island rich in history and steeped in mystery.
0:45.6	From the theater at the Mission Point Resort to the Grand Hotel in Fort McInaw, the island definitely has its share of haunted locations. And when it comes to the hauntings of
0:57.5	Mackinac Island, Todd Clements wrote the book on it, literally. In fact, he's written two books on
1:03.6	the ghostly site of the island, and he is also the owner of the Hans of Mackinac Island
1:09.4	Ghost Tour Company.
1:17.7	Today on the Grave Talks, we'll talk about the Hans of Mackinac Island with author Todd Clements.
1:21.7	When we talk about the Hans of Mackinac Island, which I want to get into today. You literally wrote the book on that.
1:30.1	Yep.
1:30.7	I took a long time as basically a lifetime of curiosity about Mackinac Island and its ghost stories and strange things and some of the weird history on the island.
1:41.5	And I was always interested in it.
1:44.5	And someone told me, her name's Tam.
1:46.8	She runs the bookstore.
1:48.6	She said, and she didn't know who I was at all when she told me.
1:52.1	She's like, I wish someone would just write a book on it.
1:54.8	And I was like, huh, you know, I was freelance writer at the time.
1:57.8	So I was like, I'm going to do this.
1:59.3	It took a few years to get the book
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