Cultural Resources

Art galleries, historic theaters, education and workshops, renowned performers, a rich ethnic heritage - all these combine to make the Keweenaw a special place to experience the cultural side of life.

ART GALLERIES & EXHIBITS
COPPER COUNTRY ASSOCIATED ARTISTS GALLERY, 307 6th Street, Calumet, MI 49913, (906) 482-1790. Open Thursdays 10-2. The oldest arts organization in the area participates in activities supporting the arts through exhibits and sales.
 
EINERLEI, 42021 Willson Memorial Drive, Chassell, MI 49916, (906) 523-4612.
FINNISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER GALLERY, 601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, (906) 487-7347. Open Monday-Friday 9-4.

KERREDGE GALLERY, ARTIST MARKET & REPUBLIC YOUTH GALLERY AT THE COPPER COUNTRY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER, 126 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, (906) 482-2333. Open Tuesday-Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-4. The Center brings the arts and people together with classes, exhibits and events for children, teens and adults. Call the center for information on upcoming classes.

MISKWABIK ED GRAY STUDIO  109 Fifth Street calumet, MI 49913, (906) 337-5970. Open Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm, Frridays 10am to 9pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, and Sundays noon to 5pm. Classes are available please visit website for details.
 
MISKWABIK ED GRAY STUDIO 109 Fifth Street calumet, MI 49913, (906) 337-5970. Open Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm, Frridays 10am to 9pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, and Sundays noon to 5pm. Classes are available please visit website for details.
 
MISKWABIK PRESS  109 Fifth Street calumet, MI 49913, (906) 337-5970. Open Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm, Frridays 10am to 9pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, and Sundays noon to 5pm. Classes are available please visit website for details.

OMPHALE GALLERY, 431 5th Street, Calumet, MI 49913, (906) 337-2036. Open M-W-F 10-4, Saturday noon-4.
 
SUPERIOR NATIONAL BANK, 235 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, (906) 482-0404.

VERTIN GALLERY, 220 6th Street, Calumet, MI 49913 (906) 482-2200. Summer Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm; Fri 10 am - 9 pm; Sun 12 pm - 5 pm.

WELLS FARGO BANK-UNIVERSITY BRANCH, 1303 College Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931, (906) 487-5850.
 
ANNUAL EVENTS 
May - COPPER COUNTRY GALLERY EXHIBITION - The area's largest juried exhibit including oil, watercolor, sculpture, pottery, glass, wood, textiles and more. Contact the Community Arts Center at (906) 482-2333.
 
June - PASTY FEST in Houghton spotlights the Keweenaw dish made famous by early copper miners. For information call (906) 482-5240 or 337-6246.

June & July - FINLANDIA SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL- The festival brings together artists and writers for a series of art related workshops. Contact Finlandia University at (906) 487-7376.
 
July - ANNUAL CENTRAL MINE REUNION at the historic Central Church. For information call (906) 337-4251.

July - ART IN THE GARDEN -A self guided tour of private gardens featuring area artisans performing and demonstrating in a variety of media. Contact the Community Arts Center at (906) 482-2333.
 
August - EAGLE HARBOR ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR - Exhibitions of original art work by local artists and members of the Copper Country Associated Artists. Contact Edith Marshall at (906) 482-1790.
 
August - ART IN THE PARK - An annual art fair featuring exhibits of original arts and crafts as well as live music entertainment and food. Contact Laurel Rooks at (906) 289-4831.

August - THE HERITAGE CELEBRATION in Calumet celebrates the rich ethnic history of the area. For information call (906) 337-6246.
 
August - BATTERY D 1ST MICHIGAN LIGHT ARTILLERY CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT at Fort Wilkins State Park in Copper Harbor. For information call (906) 289-4815.
 
September - MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL in Houghton celebrates the cultural diversity of the area. For information call (906) 487-2920.
 
December - POOR ARTISTS SALE - This holiday show includes arts and crafts by local artists. Contact the Community Arts Center at (906) 482-2333.

February - HEIKINPAIVA MID-WINTER FESTIVAL, held in Hancock, celebrates the half way point of winter. For information call (906) 487-7302.
 
HERITAGE & HISTORY 
The 19 cooperating sites of the KEWEENAW NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, established on October 27, 1992, commemorate the heritage of copper mining on the Keweenaw Peninsula - its mines, its machinery and its people:
 
Quincy Steam Hoist, Shafthouse, Tram Ride & Underground Mine Tour interprets the story of the Quincy Mining Company. Located on US-41 north of Hancock. For information call (906) 482-3101.

Calumet Theatre was one of the nation's first municipal theaters. 340 6th Street, Calumet. For information call (906) 337-2610.
 
Upper Peninsula Firefighters Memorial Museum houses exhibits related to a century of fire fighting history. 327 6th Street, Calumet. For information call (906) 337-4579.

Coppertown USA Museum provides an overview of the history of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company. 25815 Red Jacket Road, Calumet. For information call (906) 337-4354 or (906) 337-1263.
 
Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Anne's, will tell the ethnic and cultural history of the area. Corner of Scott & 6th Streets, Calumet. For information call (906) 337-4579.

Laurium Manor Inn, now a private inn, is the largest mansion in the western Upper Peninsula. 340 Tamarack Street, Laurium. For information call (906) 337-2549.
 
A. E. Seaman Mineralogical Museum is Michigan's official mineral museum and houses an extensive display of native copper. 5th floor, EERC Building, MTU, Houghton. For information call (906) 487-2572.
 
Copper Range Historical Museum preserves and interprets the history of communities south of the Portage. Corner of Champion & Trimountain Streets, South Range. For information call (906) 482-6125 or 482-9171.
 
Delaware Copper Mine, one of the oldest mines in the Keweenaw, offers underground and surface tours. Along US-41 between Calumet and Copper Harbor. For information call (906) 337-4688.
 
F. J. McLain State Park sits along the shore of the canal that was dug to complete the water passage through the Keweenaw Peninsula for the mining industry. Along M-203 between Calumet & Hancock. For information call (906) 482-0278.
 
Fort Wilkins State Park is a well-preserved example of a 19th century military post, built to provide order on the Keweenaw. Just beyond Copper Harbor on US-41. For information call (906) 289-4215.

Houghton County Historical Museum offers an extensive glimpse into the daily life of Houghton County. Along M-26 in Lake Linden. For information call (906) 296-4121.

Keweenaw County Historical Museum Complex preserves the history of one of the earliest ports on the Keweenaw. Off M-26 in Eagle Harbor. The complex also includes the historic Phoenix Church, the Bammert Blacksmith Shop and the Rathbone Schoolhouse. For information call (906) 289-4990.
 
Hanka Homestead preserves a small immigrant farmstead. 8 miles west of Baraga. For information call (906) 334-2601.
 
Old Victoria preserves an example of early mining company lodging. At Rockland on US-45, go 5 miles SW on the Victoria Road. For information call (906) 884-4735.
 
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park contains early mine sites and virgin forest. 15 miles west of Ontonagon on M-107. For information call (906) 885-5275.
 
The COPPER COUNTRY ARCHIVES, established in 1969, seeks to preserve and make available for research, manuscript and printed materials relating to the people and institutions of the Copper Country of Michigan. The archives, open Monday-Friday 8-5, are located at the Van Pelt Library on the campus of Michigan Technological University in Houghton. For information call (906) 487-2505.
 
The FINNISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER houses the Finnish-American historical archives and a family history center. Open Monday-Friday 9-4, the center is located at 601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930. For information call (906) 487-7347.
 
PAINESDALE MINE AND SHAFT, INC. offers tours of the hoist and shaft house by arrangement until the restoration is complete. The shaft is located on the Chassell Painesdale Road, 1/4 mile off M-26. For information call (906) 482-8313.
 
The CHASSELL HERITAGE CENTER is a museum and cultural center run by the Chassell Historical Society and located at the old Chassell Elementary School. It is dedicated to the cultural & historical heritage of Chassell, and the restoration and maintenance of the historic Chassell school. It is also home to the Friends of Fashion vintage fashion collection. For information call (906) 523-1155 or 523-4612.
 
The HANCOCK PEWABIC HOUSE AND MUSEUM, is dedicated to the research, preservation and display of the life and career of Mary Chase Perry Stratton (founder of Pewabic Pottery) and the City of Hancock. For information call (906) 482-9690.
 
The SAND HILLS LIGHTHOUSE INN, now a private bed and breakfast, offers tours of this lighthouse built in 1917. For information call (906) 337-1744.
 
MUSIC & DANCE
COPPER COUNTRY CHORALE - a mixed community choir performing a winter and spring concert. For information call (906) 523-6107

BATU COBRE SAMBA - a community group that plays samba music. Who participate in many civic functions, including fourth of July parades, Seafood Fest, and Parade of Nations. Visit them at www.batucobre.org