From the August 17, 2015, M Live "Historic War of 1812 redoubt Fort Holmes built atop Mackinac Island" by Garrett Ellison.
The reconstructed Fort Holmes was dedicated August 15, 2015, The earthen redoubt (fort) was built by the British and is one of Michigan's few War of 1812 sites. It sits atop Mackinac Island and offers great views.
It was built to defend the vulnerable north side of Fort Mackinac.
The British built it and named it Fort George, but the United States changed the name to Holmes after it returned to the island July 18, 1815.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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