2026 KCHS Sites and Museum Schedule

The Keweenaw County Historical Society operates eight historic sites, which includes eleven museums. Here is the schedule of hours and dates when the various sites are available to the public. (Follow the links to pages with detailed information about that specific site.)

Eagle Harbor Light Station Museums, including Lighthouse
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
Hours-

• June - Noon to 5 PM
• July - 10 AM to 5 PM Mon-Sat; Noon to 5 PM Sun
• August - 10 AM to 5 PM Mon-Sat; Noon to 5 PM Sun
• September - Noon to 5 PM
• October - Noon to 5 PM

Central Mine Visitors Center (and display houses)
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
Hours- 9am to 5pm daily
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, however, a donation is appreciated.

Eagle River Museum
2026 Season- June 17th through October 10th
Hours-  Noon to 4pm, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

The School at Gay
2026 Season- June 19th through October 10th
Hours-  12pm to 4pm, Wednesday and Saturday.
Also by appointment, call or text Nancy at 616-485-0086
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

Phoenix Church & Museum
2026 Season-June 14th through October 11th
Hours-  9am to 5pm daily
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Bammert Blacksmith Shop at Phoenix
2026 Season-  June 14th through October 11th
Hours-  8am to 6pm daily
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Rathbone School Museum (Knights of Pythias Museum)
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
Hours- 10am to 5pm daily
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Life Saving Museum
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
Hours- 9am to 6pm daily
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

PUBLIC AUCTION OF ORIGINAL PAINTING-
used for the cover of “Shipwrecked and Rescued; Cars and Crew” By Larry Jorgensen.

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:
Please print your full name, address, phone number and an *email address with bid amount. Send by USPS mail to:

Keweenaw County Historical Society
670 Lighthouse Rd
Mohawk, Mi 49950
Attn: Shipwrecked and Rescued bid

*An email will be sent to you to acknowledge your bid was received.

The winner will be announced at our November 2027 board meeting.

2026 Keweenaw Destination Development Fund Supports the Keweenaw County Historical Society’s Observation Deck Stairway Project

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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