Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park · MI
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. 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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/kewe
- Location
- Keweenaw National Historical Park (47.179, -88.523)
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Passport stamp locations
- Calumet Visitor Center
- Keweenaw National Historic Park
Hours
Calumet Unittoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise 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.
Quincy Unittoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3
Visitor centers
1
- Calumet Visitor Centertoday: 12:00PM - 4:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
2
Calumet & Hecla Industrial Core: "The Footprints of a Giant" Walking Tour #145–75 minutes · 17 stops
The Calumet and Hecla copper mines merged in 1866 and grew into some of the most elaborate and extensive mines in the world. They sparked the creation of villages like Calumet and Laurium, housing locations like Hecla, Yellow Jacket, and dozens more. At their heart was the Calumet Conglomerate, a copper-bearing rock formation angled from southwest to northeast along Mine Street. Explore the remains of this industrial giant amid the communities it inspired on this walking tour along sidewalks and paths.
Hike the Quincy Mine Ruins60–90 minutes · 15 stops
Over time, Quincy Mining Company evolved from a failing mine to an industrial giant. As mining ceased in 1945, many buildings and equipment have since been lost to time. Explore how Quincy's landscape has survived, giving us a glimpse into the copper mining boom of the late 1800s. Do not enter ruins. Closed toed shoes, water and sunscreen are recommended. Be aware of loose footing and tripping hazards. Artifact collection is prohibited. The #2 shafthouse will be used as a landmark for this hike.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.