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
Keweenaw Heritage Sites
Explore the Keweenaw's rich copper mining and cultural heritage through twenty-one diverse sites.
Educators: Schedule a Field Trip
Keweenaw NHP is now scheduling field trips to the Calumet Visitor Center for the 2017-18 school year.
Trip Itineraries
Get the most out of your trip to Keweenaw National Historical Park.
Calendar of Events
Planning to visit us? Find out what's happening at the Park!
Copper Mining Timeline
Explore a timeline of Michigan copper mining from over 7,000 years ago to the present.
Quincy Educator Workshop
Register for this public, private, and homeschool educator workshop on October 18 today!
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: September 14, 2017