Keweenaw County Historical Society upcoming events

Blessing of the Animals (19 Jul 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Stop by the Phoenix Church and bring a friend, a four-footed friend. Or it could be a winged friend, etc. There will be a pastor available to offer a blessing for you and your friend for a long and healthy life together. In the past we’ve blessed dogs, cats, birds, skunks, ferrets, etc. Who knows what type of “friends” will show up this year.

Fishing Discovery & Fishing With A Ranger (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

1pm to 3pm- Talk with Jay Saunders about the heritage site and marine, boating and water safety

3pm to 5pm- Fishing with a ranger at Eagle Harbor Marina

Adventures in History: Oren Tikkanen and the Back Room Jazz and Polka Band (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Enjoy an evening of music heard in the Keweenaw 100 years ago. Listen to some popular music of the 1920's as well as some ethnic music from Finnish, Slovenian, and French-Canadian immigrants. Bring your lawn chairs or maybe even get up and dance!

Admission- Donation appreciated

Annual Central Mine Methodist Church Reunion (26 Jul 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What began in 1907 as a worship service for people who once lived in Central Mine and left when the mine closed, continues today, 116 years later. This non-denominational service blends a worship experience with a touch of the history of Central and how important the church was to these early pioneers. Come and experience worship by sitting in the same pews the miners sat in when Central was an active community. There will be services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM.

Adventures in History: Researchers Bring Forgotten Underground Mines into a 3D Future (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Industrial archeologists at Michigan Tech are helping designers imagine possible futures for old underground mines, connecting the dots between current and future social needs with the assets of our industrial past. Michigan Tech Associate Professor Tim Scarlett will describe and explain the systematic approach they've developed for evaluating old underground workings, shifting the thinking of these as liabilities we must suffer, to instead considering them as assets we could use.

Admission- $5

Adventures in History: Copper and Courage: Keweenaw County in the Civil War (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Far from the battlefields, Lake Superior's remote copper mining region became an essential part of America's bloodiest conflict. As we celebrate 250 years as a nation, KNHP Ranger Lynette Webber will help us learn how Keweenaw County influenced the Civil War, and how the Civil Was influenced the Keweenaw and its people. How was one early mine agent and former Copper Harbor resident later suspected as a mastermind behind the Lincoln assassination?

Admission- Free

Adventures in History: Celebrate National Lighthouse Day (7 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for activities and lectures throughout the day

Admission $8

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-
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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