From 7,000 years ago to the 1900s people mined Keweenaw copper. Native 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.
Keweenaw's Copper Story
Things to Do
Get out and experience all the Keweenaw has to offer!
Schedule a Field Trip
Make reservations to bring your group to the Calumet Visitor Center online.
Smackdown 2018
Find all of your High School Local History Smackdown 2018 information here.
Trip Itineraries
Find out where to go if you have a half-day or more!
Copper Mining Timeline
Explore a timeline of Michigan copper mining from over 7,000 years ago to the present.
Explore Archives
Doing research on the Copper Country?
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available at the Keweenaw Heritage Sites and Keweenaw National Historical Park.
Advisory Commission
The commission operates in support of the various activities of Keweenaw NHP.
Last updated: April 9, 2018