Keweenaw National Historical Park — Red Jacket Road
Calumet, MI Hours and Location

25970 Red Jacket Road
Calumet, MI   49913Driving Directions
Phone: (906)337-3168(906)337-3168 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/kewe/planyou...

National Historical Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

Calumet Visitor Center

The Calumet Visitor Center is open year-round, but operating days and hours vary. Call park headquarters at (906) 337-3168 for the most up-to-date hours of operation. 2017 / 2018 Operating Hours: October: Wednesday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EST November - Memorial Day: Friday and Saturday, 10am-3pm EST

Standard Hours

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - No Entrance Fees
  Keweenaw National Historical Park has no entrance fees. Exploring the Calumet Visitor Center is also free. Some of our Heritage Sites may charge a fee or request a donation. Contact a specific site for more information: http://www.nps.gov/kewe/learn/management/keweenaw-heritage-sites.htm

About

Keweenaw's Copper Story

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.

Directions

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

Visitor Centers

Calumet Visitor Center

The Calumet Visitor Center is located at 98 5th Street in downtown Calumet. Visitors can explore 3 floors of interactive exhibits, films and museum pieces focusing not only on mining history, but the social aspect as well. The Visitor Center is fully accessible and free of charge. Please note that the Visitor Center will be open as staffing allows. You may call (906) 337-3168 for the most current information.

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 the 40s or stay in the 70s. Summer months are dry, with occasional rain or severe thunderstorms. Winter: Again influenced by Lake Superior, winter temperatures are mild with highs in the 20s. Cold spells can occur with subzero temperatures. Lake effect snow is common, and 300 inches of snow can fall in a season.

Permits and Reservations Information