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Contact: Amber Kraft
CALUMET, Mich. –– Keweenaw National Historical Park located on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan has a variety of interpretive programming to deepen and enhance visitor experiences.The park’s visitor center, located at 98 5th Street, Calumet, MI, is open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily, now through early September, and the NPS App and Operating Hours webpage are available for visitors to plan their trips.
Activities throughout the summer include daily ranger programs, hands-on self-guided discovery activities, and pop-up programs. Rangers will also be available to discuss the significance of the site and to assist with orientation.
Visit the park’s calendar of events for more information. All programs are subject to change due to inclement weather and staff availability.
The Calumet Visitor Center is free and offers three floors of interactive exhibits about the history of copper mining in the Calumet region. Short films, audio-visual programs, and museum objects reveal the area’s geology and history.
Exhibits include individual voices of local miners, teachers, and nurses who lived Calumet’s copper mining history. Twenty-two official Keweenaw Heritage Sites, located from Ontonagon to Copper Harbor, offer a multitude of possibilities for exploring Keweenaw history in the places where it happened. Park Rangers are on hand and happy to help visitors learn more about the region and plan their visits.
Interpretive programming is one of the fundamental services provided by National Park Service sites nationwide. Ranger programs provide an opportunity for visitors to connect emotionally and intellectually to their shared national heritage. Visitors are encouraged to explore their personal connections to these sites through their engagement with park staff and other services provided by park Heritage Site partners across the Keweenaw.
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Last updated: June 4, 2024