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Please see our Museum and Sites Schedule for opening and closing dates

Upcoming events

    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Lighthouse Complex, Eagle Harbor

    Join us as we raise a new flag on the mast of the Soo River Trader in celebration of our opening day.

    • 9 Jul 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Eagle Harbor Center

    The remote and isolated location of Michigan's UP, combined with contact among English, Finnish, French, Anisinaabemowin and other languages, have shaped Yooper talk over the last 150 years.  Kate Remlinger (PhD, MTU) will discuss the history and development of 'Yooper Talk' (the title of her book) and why it remains distinct from other varieties of American English.

    Admission $6 public, $5 members

    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Eagle Harbor

    Come and see the expanded and remodeled museum displays, rescue boats and equipment. Docents present. A Coast Guard motor rescue boat from the Coast Guard station Portage, BMC Maria R. Collett in charge, will hold dockside tours beginning at noon. Refreshments available. Admission free.

    • 13 Jul 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Marina Road, Eagle Harbor.

    The public is invited to see the recent upgrades of the expanded viewing area.  It will also allow visitors to get up close to view equipment displayed.   Coast Guard Station Portage will be sending up one of their Motor Life Boats for dockside tours from noon:-5:00pm, depending on weather conditions.

    • 21 Jul 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Phoenix Church


    • 28 Jul 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Central Church

    Church services at 9am and 11am. Cornish Tea at Central Visitor's Center 10am to 1pm

    • 7 Aug 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

    Join us to pay special tribute to the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse with fun learning activities and free ice cream.

    • 18 Aug 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Phoenix Church


    • 1 Sep 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Phoenix Church


    • 28 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Admission $6 public, $5 members

NEWS

All sites are closed for the season


We are looking for VOLUNTEERS for the upcoming season!

Our volunteers leave an impression with thousands of visitors every season.

Volunteer opportunities include:
Gift Shop, Maintenance,
Spring Cleaning, Research/Writing, Gardening, Guide/Docent, Program Outreach,  and so much more.

If you can offer your time and skill, please consider joining our volunteer team. Stop by our table at the Volunteer Fair at the KNHP  Calumet Visitor's Center from 12 - 4pm Saturday April 20th.

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