News Release

Park Seeks Applicants for Advisory Commission Seat

Date: November 15, 2022
Contact: Sean Gohman, 906-483-3040

Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) is seeking applicants to fill an expired seat on the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission. The Commission, composed of seven volunteer citizens appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, represents the public and works collaboratively with the National Park Service to manage the resources of Keweenaw NHP. Appointees are expected to attend quarterly meetings and actively participate in matters that affect Keweenaw NHP and its partners throughout Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Commission members serve without compensation, however, travel expenses associated with Commission activities may be reimbursed in accordance with federal travel regulations. 

Applicants are being sought to represent Franklin and Quincy Townships, the home of the historic Quincy, Pewabic, and Franklin Mines, the Quincy Smelter, and other associated sites. Successful appointees will have familiarity with national parks and historic preservation and will serve for a three-year term. To be considered for this volunteer seat, applicants must submit a current résumé with full first, middle, and last name; date of birth; home address and telephone number; official title and business address; and a personal biographical description.  

Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, December 9th, 2022, and may be hand-delivered or sent to Executive Director, Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission, 25970 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI 49913; or emailed to [e-mail]. 

Further information about the park and the Commission is available at www.nps.gov/kewe.