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Caretakers of the past, stewards of the future.
The Phoenix church
(Photo: The Blessing of the Pets is an annual event at the Phoenix Church.)
(Photo: A Memorial Mass is held at the church each September.)
Hours- 9am to 5pm daily Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated. Location- The church is located at 5581 US Highway 41, Phoenix, MI. That's in Phoenix at the intersection of Hwy 41 and M-26 going to Eagle River. GPS: N 47 23.354 W 88 16.587, Decimal Degrees:47.389230, -88.27645 Related Links- |
PUBLIC AUCTION OF ORIGINAL PAINTING- Mr. Jorgensen commissioned artist Clyde Mikkola to paint scenes of the Shipwreck City of Bangor for his book cover. The author donated the painting to the Keweenaw County Historical Society to be used as a fundraiser. It will be sold to the highest bidder. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A BID: Keweenaw County Historical Society *An email will be sent to you to acknowledge your bid was received. The winner will be announced at our November 2027 board meeting.
The Eagle Harbor Light Station’s Observation Deck Stairway Renovation Project was selected to receive funding from Visit Keweenaw’s 2026 Destination Development Fund. These funds are intended to support investments to attract visitors while also improving amenities that are enjoyed by residents living in the Keweenaw...
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St. Mary’s Church was built in 1858 to serve the Catholic residents in the nearby mining community of Cliff, scene of the area’s first major copper discovery in 1844. Services continued until 1899 when the church was dismantled and reassembled in Phoenix, where it was renamed The Church of the Assumption. Masses were held until 1957, when the last service marked a century of providing spiritual guidance to mining families and their descendants.
In 1985 the Keweenaw County Historical Society took over the property and began extensive repair and restoration work. The church now appears much as it did when folks from another century knelt in prayer, a fitting memorial to one chapter of Keweenaw’s proud heritage. Although now deconsecrated, the church is still used for weddings and memorial services. 
2026 Keweenaw Destination Development Fund Supports the Keweenaw County Historical Society’s Observation Deck Stairway Project
Keweenaw County Historical Society