Keweenaw National Historical Park - National Park Directory

Two story stone and brick building. The American flag flies in front of a blue sky background

Park Headquarters is housed in the former Calumet & Hecla Mining Company General Office building.

Two story stone and brick building. a ranger leads a group of visitors in front or the steps

A ranger guided walk outside the former Calumet & Hecla Public Library, now known at the Keweenaw History Center.

Three story brick building, with snow covered trees along the right side

The Calumet Visitor Center in the historic Union Building showcases three floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces.

140 foot tall industrial building with a steeply pitched roofline under blue skies and snowy ground

The Quincy Mining Company #2 Shaft-Rockhouse and Hoist House in winter.

With a colorful autumn background, numerous industrial buildings sit on the waterfront

The Quincy Smelter is one of the best-preserved copper smelting facilities of its era.

Photos: National Park Service

About Keweenaw National Historical Park

The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous 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.

Quick Facts

State Michigan

Designation National Historical Park

State Code MI

Weather Summer: Keweenaw summers are usually mild, with average highs in the 70s, but can reach into the 80s and 90s. Nighttime temperatures are typically cool, but can also dip into…

Location & Map

Keweenaw National Historical Park is located in Michigan.

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Operating Hours

The Calumet Unit of Keweenaw NHP encompasses the Village of Calumet and part of Calumet Township. Park grounds (with the exception of private property and the Keweenaw Heritage Sites) are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The Calumet Visitor Center at 98 Fifth Street has seasonal hours of operation.

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Activities

Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Compass and GPS Geocaching Food Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits

Getting There

Keweenaw National Historical Park is located is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost part of Upper Michigan.

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Contact & Address

Address 25970 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI, 49913

Phone 9063373168

Email kewe_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Archeology Industry Mining Immigration Animals Geology

Things To Do

Keweenaw NHP Ranger Programs

Experience Keweenaw NHP with a ranger guided walk!

Go Underground

A trip to the Copper Country is not complete without getting underground to experience the life of a miner.

Hiking into History

Many of the Park's Heritage sites offer hiking trails.

Discover Keweenaw Lighthouses

A number of the Park's Heritage Sites contain lighthouses.

Visit Museums and Heritage Centers

Many of the Park's Heritage Sites contain museums or heritage centers.

Activities vary greatly between sites.

Research History

Doing research on the Copper Country?

Visitor Centers

Calumet Visitor Center

The Calumet Visitor Center is located at 98 5th Street in downtown Calumet. Visitors can explore 2 floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces…

Hours: The Calumet Visitor Center is open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm from after Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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