Firearms Information

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms on lands owned by the National Park Service in this park.

Most lands within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park are privately owned or owned by other government entities. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit the Michigan State Police website.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. These facilities include: Park Headquarters, the Keweenaw History Center (former C&H Public Library), C&H Warehouse #1, the Union Building, and the park's maintenance shop, all in Calumet.

Did You Know?

The Calumet Theatre and Village Hall is one of the properties within Keweenaw NHP listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of our Nation's historic places considered worthy of preservation. It is administered by the National Park Service under the Secretary of the Interior. Several structures within Keweenaw National Historical Park are on this list.