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.
Calendar of Events
Planning to visit us? Find out what's happening at the Park!
Trip Itineraries
Get the most out of your trip to Keweenaw National Historical Park.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available at the Keweenaw Heritage Sites and Keweenaw National Historical Park.
Copper Mining Timeline
Explore a timeline of Michigan copper mining from prehistory to the present.
Multimedia
Learn about the many features of Keweenaw NHP with these short videos.
Education
Educational resources for K-12 students and teachers!
Advisory Commission
The commission operates in support of the various activities of Keweenaw NHP.
Last updated: May 26, 2017