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Keweenaw National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Michigan

The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years.

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  • LocationCalumet, MI
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
  • Weather now48°F Patchy rain nearby
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Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities.

Though the mines have since closed, their mark is still visible on the land and people.

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  • Animals
  • Archeology
  • Geology
  • Immigration
  • Industry
  • Mining
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A ranger guided walk outside the former Calumet & Hecla Public Library, now known at the Keweenaw History Center. — NPS Photo

Things to Do

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Facilities & Services

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Visitor Centers

  • Quincy Mine Hoist Visitor Center

    Visitor Center

    Visitor Center for the Quincy Mine Hoist Association.

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    Visitor Center for the Quincy Mine Hoist Association.

Other Visitor Services

  • Calumet Visitor Center in Winter

    Calumet Visitor Center

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    The Calumet Visitor Center is located at 98 5th Street in downtown Calumet. Visitors can explore 2 floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces focusing not…

    98 5th St., Calumet, MI (906) 483-3176 Directions

    Details
    The Calumet Visitor Center is located at 98 5th Street in downtown Calumet. Visitors can explore 2 floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces focusing not only on mining history, but also the social aspect of the communities that developed to support mining operations. The Visitor Center is free of charge and provides accessible features. Please note that the Visitor Center will be open as staffing allows. Call (906) 337-3168 for the most current information.

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Hours

Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Calumet Unit

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  • Calumet UnitDaily, Sunrise to Sunset

    The Calumet Unit of Keweenaw NHP encompasses the Village of Calumet and part of Calumet Township. Park grounds (with the exception of private property and the Keweenaw Heritage Sites) are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The Calumet Visitor Center at 98 Fifth Street has seasonal hours of operation.

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  • Quincy UnitDaily, Sunrise to Sunset

    The Quincy Unit of Keweenaw NHP encompasses Quincy Mine Hoist Association property and the Quincy Smelting Works. Both the Quincy Mine Hoist Association property and the Quincy Smelting Works are owned and operated by not-for-profit entities. Park grounds (with the exception of private property) are open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

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Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

25970 Red Jacket Road
Calumet, MI 49913

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Weather & conditions

48°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 42°
  • Today 53° 48°
    Patchy rain nearby
    79% rain
  • Tomorrow 51° 47°
    Patchy rain nearby
    90% rain
  • Wednesday 49° 46°
    Patchy rain nearby
    41% rain

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What to expect by season

Summer: Keweenaw summers are usually mild, with average highs in the 70s, but can reach into the 80s and 90s. Nighttime temperatures are typically cool, but can also dip into the 40s or stay in the 70s. Summer months are dry, with occasional rain or severe thunderstorms. Winter: Again influenced by Lake Superior, winter temperatures are mild with highs in the 20s. Cold spells can occur with subzero temperatures. Lake effect snow is common, and 300 inches of snow can fall in a season.

Photos

  • Three story brick building, with snow covered trees along the right side
    The Calumet Visitor Center in the historic Union Building showcases three floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces. — NPS Photo
  • 140 foot tall industrial building with a steeply pitched roofline under blue skies and snowy ground
  • With a colorful autumn background, numerous industrial buildings sit on the waterfront

Getting There

25970 Red Jacket Road
Calumet, MI 49913

Keweenaw National Historical Park is located is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost part of Upper Michigan.

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Mailing address: 25970 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI 49913

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