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Visit "We Have To Go Out" - The story of the Eagle Harbor and Portage Lifesaving Stations, an exhibit created by the KCHS and now on display at the Carnegie Museum in Houghton through May, 2012.
All of the Keweenaw County Historical Society sites and museums are closed for the 2011 season. Thank you for your visits and support. Check this site in the spring of 2012 for the announcement of the opening dates for the 2012 season.
Over 2,000 people attended the Keweenaw County Sesquicentennial Parade in Mohawk on July 24, 2010. Click this link to see a sample of some of the images from the parade.
Check this column for current news concerning the Keweenaw County Historical Society.
KCHS Site Schedule, Hours, and Calendar
KCHS Sites Schedule
The Keweenaw County Historical Society operates ten historic sites and museums. Here is the schedule of hours and dates that the various sites are available to the public:
2011 Season Calendar
Eagle
Harbor Lighthouse museum complex- includes Commercial Fishing Museum, Maritime Museum, Keweenaw History Museum:
Admission $5 ,
children free
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| Opens | Jun. 12 |
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| Closes | Oct. 9 |
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| June | Noon to 5 pm |
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| July | 10 am to 5 pm M-Sat Noon to 5pm Sun |
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| August | 10 am to 5 pm M-Sat Noon to 5pm Sun |
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| September | Noon to 5 pm |
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| October | Noon to 5 pm |
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Central Visitor Center at Central
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| Opens | June 12 |
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| Closes | October 9 |
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| Daily | 9am to 5 pm |
| Volunteers are being sought to staff the Visitors Center. If interested, please contact Nancy Molloy at njmolloy@ameritech.net | |
Unattended museum sites:
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| Opens | May 15 |
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| Open House | June 26 (1-4 pm) |
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| Blessing of the Pets | July 31 (1-3 pm) |
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| Open House | August 28 (1-4 pm) |
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| Mass |
Sep 11 (1 pm) |
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| Closes | October 9 |
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Bammert Blacksmith Shop at Phoenix
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| Opens | May 15 |
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| Open House | July 18 (noon-4 pm) |
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| Closes | October 9 |
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Rathbone School Museum at Eagle Harbor
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| Opens | June 12 |
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| Closes | October 9 |
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Life - Saving Museum at Eagle Harbor
at Eagle Harbor
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| Opens | June 12 |
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| Closes | October 9 |
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| Daily | 9am to 6 pm |
| The Life - Saving Museum is located on the east entry point of Eagle Harbor. Take Marina Road off M-26 | |
Eagle River Museum at Eagle River
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| Opens | To Be Announced |
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| Closes | October 9 |
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| Daily | To Be Announced |
| The Eagle River Museum is located in the Eagle River Township Hall and Community Building. On M-26 across from the falls. | |
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| Opens | To Be Announced |
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| The school at Gay is currently under renovation and is not open for visitors at this time. | |