Keweenaw National Historical Park


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

  • 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

  • Archeology
  • Industry
  • Mining
  • Immigration
  • Animals
  • Geology

Keweenaw NHP Headquarters

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.

Keweenaw History Center

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.

Calumet Visitor 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.

Quincy Mine

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.

Quincy Mining Company Smelter

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.