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.
The visitor center is closed for the holiday season and reopens on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on January 11.
Explore the Keweenaw's rich copper mining and cultural heritage through our Heritage Sites.
Discover the many ways to experience Copper Country.
Learn about the history of the people and places of the Keweenaw.
Learn about Keweenaw National Historical Park!
Find opportunities to get involved with Keweenaw NHP or any of the Keweenaw Heritage Sites.
Free-to-access websites that contain a variety of primary and secondary historical sources.
Weather can be unpredictable in the winter months. Check here for weather forecasts to plan for your trip.
Learn about accessible park facilities.
Want to plan a field trip to the park? Find out more here about how to bring your class, explore a copper timeline, or find lesson plans.
Discover more about the immigrants and migrants of Michigan's Copper Country.
Learn about the variety of occupations that kept the Keweenaw busy in the past.
Explore Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association bookstore and learn how to become a member.
Learn about resources for historic preservation, museum object management, and interpretation and education.
Learn more about how the park and the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission work together to further the efforts of historic preservation.
Last updated: December 21, 2024
