Become a KCHS Volunteer

We Need You!

The Keweenaw County Historical Society, KCHS, is a volunteer organization. Our success is almost entirely attributable to the men and women who volunteer their talents and time in the interest of preserving and sharing the exciting history of the Keweenaw. Some of our volunteers are permanent residents of the area, but many are seasonal residents and vacationers. All are captivated by the richness and diversity of the Copper Country history and enjoy joining with others who share their historical interest. We find being a Society volunteer to be a great opportunity to both learn more about our history as well as taking pleasure in the knowledge that we are engaged in something of great worth. Please join us!

Our volunteer opportunities

We have many different ways in which you can serve the KCHS and enjoy bringing the history of the Keweenaw to others:

• Volunteering for duty in the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse complex, the Gay School Museum,  the Central Mine Visitors Center, and/or the Eagle River Museum to greet visitors and assist in their tour of the site or museum.
• Assisting in developing and the offering of our Adventures in History workshops for students and adults.
• Helping with exhibit development. museum management, and building and site operation and maintenance.
• Writing articles for our newsletter, The Superior Signal, or serving as a reporter or photographer for that publication or our web site.
• Assisting with fund-raising and grant sourcing and grant application writing.
• Serving on one of the Society’s several museum, site and special project committees.

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer in any capacity, or want to learn more about what’s involved, please
CONTACT US

2025 VOLUNTEER NEEDS (.PDF)

The volunteer cleaning crew at Central Summer 2022.
From left to right, Brian and Patti Jaeger, Sharon and John Deal, Carol Todd, Tom and Elaine Hall

Photo by Karen Hintz

All sites are closed for the season.

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A Call For Volunteers
KCHS is 100% volunteer driven and our volunteers are profoundly motivated. Do you have some free time to help us in our mission to preserve and share history? Please check out our VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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New Virtual Lighthouse Tour
As one of the Keweenaw's many treasures, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse was chosen as one of the online virtual tours provided by Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Visit Keweenaw.

This tour includes an exclusive view of the lantern room (closed to the public) and a view only experienced by lightkeepers.

EAGLE HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR

And don't miss the tours of other area landmarks.

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