Keweenaw National Historical Park

National Historical Park · MI · nps.gov page

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.Photo: NPS Photo

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.

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News

  • Keweenaw Heritage Grants Applications Open

    The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is accepting applications for the 2027 Keweenaw Heritage Grant Program, which provides funding to local partners for projects that preserve and share the rich natural, cultural and industrial heritage of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Eligible projects may include historic preservation, history and archeology, interpretation and education, museum collections and program sustainability initiatives.

  • Public Invited to Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Meeting

    The National Park Service invites the public to attend the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Keweenaw National Historical Park, 25970 Red Jacket Road in Calumet, to provide updates on park initiatives and discuss upcoming projects.

  • Celebrate America’s Story at Keweenaw National Historical Park During National Park Week, Aug. 22-30

    Keweenaw National Historical Park is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Events and activities will incorporate the 2026 National Park Week theme of “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks.

  • Mellon Fellow Presentation at Keweenaw National Historical Park

    Keweenaw National Historical Park will host a free program exploring how public history can broaden our understanding of what constituted an industrial landscape on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at its visitor center.

  • Public Invited to Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Meeting

    The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene for its quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. on July 14. The meeting will be held in-person at Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters building, located at 25970 Red Jacket Road. This is the corner of Red Jacket Road and Hwy. US-41 in Calumet.

Photos

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.Photo: NPS Photo
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.Photo: NPS Photo
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.Photo: NPS Photo
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.Photo: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.