Keweenaw County Historical Society upcoming events

Life Saving Station Open House Day 1 (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the motor lifeboat restoration

Life Saving Station Open House Day 2 (9 Aug 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the motor lifeboat restoration

Adventures in History: "She's Not As Shiney As She Used To Be": The Shipwreck of the City of Bangor (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The City Of Bangor ran aground 100 years ago on the Keweenaw Peninsula and became one of the most famous shipwrecks of Lake Superior. Hear KCHS trustee Mark Rowe tell the fascinating story of the wreck, the rescue of its crew and the salvage of its cargo of new Chrysler and Whippet automobiles.

Admission- $5

Phoenix Church Open House (16 Aug 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

KCHS Annual Dinner 2026 (1 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

WHEN: 1 September 2026
WHERE: Calumet Theatre Ballroom, Calumet, Michigan
TIME: 5-6 PM Social Hour • 6-7 PM Dinner • 7-8 Program and Awards
MENU: Dinner catered by the Bonfire Restaurant • Water and Pop Available • BYOB
COST: $35 per person
PROGRAM: Dr. Sarah Scarlett will present on the French-Canadian Influence in the Upper Peninsula

RSVP: Pre-registration required by 20 August 2026. Register via this online registration, or-
Questions, offline registration or to pay by check, contact Ruth-

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Annual Phoenix Church Memorial Mass (6 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Although the church at Phoenix was decommissioned many years ago, the liturgy of the Mass still rings out inside the building once a year. We invite all of you to take part in this annual Memorial Mass to worship in this historic building and to remember all who made the Keweenaw a special place.

Adventures in History: Cider at Central (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Come and make cider from the heritage apples at Central. Bring baskets to harvest apples on-site, or bring your own. Bring containers to take home your cider in. Come anytime between 10am and 3pm to witness this time honored event and sample fresh apple cider. Pack a picnic and wear sturdy shoes to enjoy the hiking trails around this historical ghost town.

Admission- $5