Keweenaw National Historical Park • Michigan

Two story stone and brick building. The American flag flies in front of a blue sky background

Two story stone and brick building. a ranger leads a group of visitors in front or the steps

Three story brick building, with snow covered trees along the right side

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

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.

Park Headquarters is housed in the former Calumet & Hecla Mining Company General Office building.
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A ranger guided walk outside the former Calumet & Hecla Public Library, now known at the Keweenaw History Center.
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The Calumet Visitor Center in the historic Union Building showcases three floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces.
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The Quincy Mining Company #2 Shaft-Rockhouse and Hoist House in winter.
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The Quincy Smelter is one of the best-preserved copper smelting facilities of its era.
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A brick lighthouse along a rocky shoreline covered in ice and snow.

Explore the Keweenaw's rich copper mining and cultural heritage through our Heritage Sites.

A blanket of white snow covers the ground surrounding a park sign with trees in the background.

Discover the many ways to experience Copper Country.

A busy main street lined with buildings while heavy snow falls.

Weather can be unpredictable in the winter months. Check here for weather forecasts to plan for your trip.

A walkway with a railing on the right leads towards a door to a brick building.

Learn about accessible park facilities.

A man and a woman smiling as they review historical documents.

Find opportunities to get involved with Keweenaw NHP or any of the Keweenaw Heritage Sites.

Historical map of Red Jacket

Free-to-access websites that contain a variety of primary and secondary historical sources.

Historic photograph of the KEWE History Center

Discover the history of people and places of the Keweenaw.

A person with gloves on opens an old book.

Explore the past through museum and archival collections.

Two park staff members

Learn about how to do research at our park!

A ranger talks with kids and parents at the Calumet Visitor Center.

Learn about Keweenaw National Historical Park!

A piece of green float copper rests at the rocky bottom of a shallow stream.

Learn about the connections between the Keweenaw and Isle Royale.

A school group visits the Calumet Visitor Center.

Educational resources for K-12 students and teachers!

Digital learning resources for 4th grade educators.

An image of a magnifying glass sitting on top of a historic map

Learn more about how the park and the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission work together to further the efforts of historic preservation.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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Mailing Address:

25970 Red Jacket Road
Calumet, MI 49913

Phone:

906 337-3168

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