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Keweenaw National Historical Park |
Description:
Keweenaw National Historical Park was established to commemorate the rich history of copper mining on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan; the only place in the world where commercially abundant quantities of elemental copper occurred. It has the oldest metal mining heritage in the western hemisphere -- one which dates back 7,000 years. It was the site of America's first large scale hard-rock industrial mining operations. The copper mines of the Keweenaw were critical to the industrial development of the United States. Mine shafts here reached over 9,000 feet deep. The men who labored, and sometimes died in these mines, along with the women who nurtured them at home, gave the Keweenaw a rich mix of language, costume and custom. Their descendents are now working with the National Park Service to share these many stories with all the people of America at a national park which relies on partnerships with local communities in the Keweenaw. There are about 1700 acres within the two units of the park. Much of that area is, and will remain, in private ownership. Rather than purchasing all the land within the boundary, this park will own only limited areas where it will preserve key structures and sites and conduct its interpretive activities. In addition, there are a series of Cooperating Sites scattered across a one hundred mile section of the Keweenaw Peninsula. These sites, are cooperating with the NPS to provide interpretive and visitor services.
Designations:
National Historical Park (October 27, 1992)
Accessibility:
Most of the Cooperating Sites are accessible, although chair users may require some assistance. Most restaurants are accessible, as are most of the hotels and
motels. Detailed information may be obtained from the Keweenaw Tourism Council and the ADA Resource Network of the Keweenaw, at (906)482-4477
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Educational Programs | Wildlife Viewing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | Medical Services | And more.
Directions to Keweenaw National Historical Park
Plane:
Daily scheduled air service is provided to the Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) by Northwest Airlink (800)225-2525).
Car:
The Quincy Unit of the park is located just north of Hancock, Michigan, along U.S. Highway 41. The Calumet Unit is located in and around the Village of Calumet, Michigan, about eight miles north of the Quincy Unit on U.S. Highway 41. Rental cars are available at the airport and from auto dealers.
Public Transportation
Charter bus service is available through Superior Coaches and Delivery of Houghton, (906) 487-6511. Inter-city bus service is provided by Greyhound Bus Lines, (800) 231-2222. Cab service is available in the Calumet, Hancock, and Houghton areas.
Attractions:
A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Phone:(906)487-2572
Calumet Theatre
Coppertown Museum
Phone:(906)337-4354
Houghton County Historical Museum
Phone:(906)296-4121
Quincy Mine Hoist & Underground Mine
Phone:(906)482-3101
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan
Saint Croix National Scenic River in Wisconsin
Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin
Isle Royale National Park in Michigan
Isle Royale National Park in Michigan
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