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Geocaching in the Keweenaw

September 10, 2010
9 AM to 7 PM

Spend the day exploring the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula during the fall color season during a geocaching event. At the end of the day there will be a bonfire with hot dogs and snacks provided. A treasure hunt for kids will be held before the evening cookout.

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Keweenaw Heritage Sites
25970 Red Jacket Road
Calumet, Michigan 49913
906.337.3168
info@KeweenawHeritageSites.org

 
 
 

 

Events Calendar
 
 

July 1, 2010 Thursday
 

Annual Member Dinner

 

Dinner, Short Business Meeting, Guest Speaker Erik Nordberg, MTU Chief Archivist

 
Time:
6pm

Contact Information:
487-9412
johnandjeanp@chartermi.net

Visit us at:
www.pasty.com/crhm

Location of Event:
Grace Lutheran, South Range

Heritage Site:
Copper Range Historical Society

Cost of Event:
$15

 
 

“Nyt Naura”

 

The Suomalainen Sisters – Kris, Sherry, Linda Kyro – comedy based on their Finnish heritage

 
Time:
7:00 pm

Contact Information:
906-523-4612
"nancy@ einerlei.com"

Visit us at:
"www.einerlei. com/community/ CHO.html"

Location of Event:
Chassell

Heritage Site:
CHC

Cost of Event:
Free will donation

 

July 4, 2010 Sunday
 

Gay Parade

 

KCHS Gay School Float

 
Time:
1:30pm

Contact Information:
337-1719
dgmint@pasty.com

Visit us at:
www.keweenawhistory.org

Location of Event:
Gay,MI

Heritage Site:
Keweenaw County Historical Society

Cost of Event:
Donations

 

July 5, 2010 Monday
 

Coming at Ya: The Copper Country in 3D

 

3D Digital projection of local historic Stereoview photographs.

 
Time:
07:00 PM

Contact Information:
(906) 337-2610
calumettheatre@calumettheatre.com

Visit us at:
www.calumettheatre.com

Location of Event:
Calumet Theatre

Heritage Site:
Calumet Theatre

Cost of Event:
$15 Adults, $7 (18/younger), General Admission

 

July 6, 2010 Tuesday
 

Classic Family Films

 

 
Time:
07:00 PM

Contact Information:
(906) 337-2610
calumettheatre@calumettheatre.com

Visit us at:
www.calumettheatre.com

Location of Event:
Calumet Theatre

Heritage Site:
Calumet Theatre

Cost of Event:
FREE

 

July 7, 2010 Wednesday
 

A Night of Tango!

 

Stas Venglevski returns. This time with his quartet to present an evening of tango.The energetic and passionate concert will feature the music of Piazzolla and the Argentinian tango.

 
Time:
07:30 PM

Contact Information:
(906) 337-2610
calumettheatre@calumettheatre.com

Visit us at:
www.calumettheatre.com

Location of Event:
Calumet Theatre

Heritage Site:
Calumet Theatre

Cost of Event:
$20 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors, General Admission

 
 

Thimbleberry Band & Workshops (as part of Strawberry Festival)

 

Before band – Workshops by Dave Bezotte teaching French songs / Heather Butler teaching dances / followed by Thimbleberry Band playing music and dancing

 
Time:
7:00 pm

Contact Information:
906-523-4612
nancy@ einerlei.com

Visit us at:
www.einerlei.com/community/CHO.html

Location of Event:
Chassell Pavillion

Heritage Site:
CHC

Cost of Event:
Free will donation

 

July 8, 2010 Thursday
 

CHC Closed – Strawberry Festival – Berry Cleaning

 

Closed for Strawberry Festival

 
Time:
All Day

Contact Information:
906-523-4612
nancy@ einerlei.com

Visit us at:
www.einerlei.com/community/CHO.html

Location of Event:
Chassell

Heritage Site:
CHC

 

July 9, 2010 Friday
 

Miners Revenge Mountain Bike Race

 

Prerace registration and the race course will be marked and open for preriding. Campground will be open and free to racers.

 
Time:
6pm

Contact Information:
906-883-3371
mportfleet@yahoo.com

Visit us at:
www.minersrevenge.com

Location of Event:
Adventure Mine

Heritage Site:
Adventure Mine

Cost of Event:
$35

 
 

The Birds

 

oyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to viciously attack people in increasing numbers. Sponsored by The Original Country Village Shops located in Copper Harbor.

 
Time:
07:15 PM

Contact Information:
(906) 337-2610
calumettheatre@calumettheatre.com

Visit us at:
www.calumettheatre.com

Location of Event:
Calumet Theatre

Heritage Site:
Calumet Theatre

Cost of Event:
$5 Movie

 
 

The Birds

 

oyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to viciously attack people in increasing numbers. Sponsored by The Original Country Village Shops located in Copper Harbor.

 
Time:
06:00 PM

Contact Information:
(906) 337-2610
calumettheatre@calumettheatre.com

Visit us at:
www.calumettheatre.com

Location of Event:
Calumet Theatre

Heritage Site:
Calumet Theatre

Cost of Event:
$18 Dinner & Movie adults; Reduced Fee for Children

 

July 10, 2010 Saturday
 

Miners Revenge Mountain Bike Race

 

The second annual Miners Revenge Mountain Bike race will be held at the Adventure Mine on Saturday July 10th with races starting at noon. The mine will be closed for tours to allow the racers to ride through the underground portion of the race course. The course is going to be longer this year with an additional 1.5 miles of new trail added to each lap.

 
Time:
9am

Contact Information:
906-883-3371
mportfleet@yahoo.com

Visit us at:
www.minersrevenge.com

Location of Event:
Adventure Mine

Heritage Site:
Adventure Mine

Cost of Event:
$35

 

July 11, 2010 Sunday
 

Post Race Reopening

 

The Adventure Mine will be closed on Saturday July 10th for the Miners Revenge Mountain Bike Race. Following Saturdays race the Adventure Mine will be open for normal tour operations. Racers will receive reduced rates on their tours.

 
Time:
11am

Contact Information:
906-883-3371
mportfleet@yahoo.com

Visit us at:
www.minersrevenge.com

Location of Event:
Adventure Mine

Heritage Site:
Adventure Mine

Cost of Event:
varies

 
 

Open House

 

Tour of museums, dedication of Nara Exhibit 2 pm, refreshments

 
Time:
12-5PM

Contact Information:
289-4607
gischub@pasty.net

Visit us at:
www.keweenawhistory.org

Location of Event:
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

Heritage Site:
Keweenaw County Historical Society

Cost of Event:
Free

 

July 12, 2010 Monday
 

Bob Milne, Ragtimist

 

Hailed as the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist in the world. Known as a "Ragtimist" (a term he coined), Bob Milne plays and enjoys a wide variety of musical styles. He specializes in ragtime and boogie-woogie that developed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Bob Milne will be performing the “America” concert, a series of American songs starting from the American Revolution and going forward through the Civil War, WWI & II, a section for the 9/11 disaster and a glorious finale.

 
Time:
07:30 PM

Contact Information:
(906) 337-2610
calumettheatre@calumettheatre.com

Visit us at:
www.calumettheatre.com

Location of Event:
Calumet Theatre

Heritage Site:
Calumet Theatre

Cost of Event:
$15, General admission, Member Discounts*

 

July 15, 2010 Thursday
 

Karl Bohnak

 

WLUC TV 6 weatherman – shares weather stories – books available for purchase and signing

 
Time:
7:00 pm

Contact Information:
906-523-4612
nancy@ einerlei.com

Visit us at:
www.einerlei.com/community/CHO.html

Location of Event:
Chassell

Heritage Site:
CHC

Cost of Event:
Free will donation

 

July 18, 2010 Sunday
 

Open House

 

Tour of museum,Demonstrations,refreshments

 
Time:
12-4pm

Contact Information:
296-2561
clarencemonette@yahoo.com

Visit us at:
www.keweenawhistory.org

Location of Event:
Bammert Blacksmith Schop

Heritage Site:
Keweenaw County Historical Society

Cost of Event:
Free

 

July 22, 2010 Thursday
 

Marilyn Monsivais

 

An evening of old time accordian music & singing

 
Time:
7:00 pm

Contact Information:
906-523-4612
nancy@ einerlei.com

Visit us at:
www.einerlei.com/community/CHO.html

Location of Event:
Chassell

Heritage Site:
CHC

Cost of Event:
Free will donation

 

July 23, 2010 Friday
 

Adventures in History

 

A Look at the Cliff Mine with Mel Jones, Al Johnson, Larry Molloy, Phil Mason, Pasty Lunch Optional

 
Time:
10am-3pm

Contact Information:
289-4607
gischub@pasty.net

Visit us at:
www.keweenawhistory.org

Location of Event:
Eagle River School House

Heritage Site:
Keweenaw County Historical Society

Cost of Event:
$15

 
 

Dave Mason

 

A career spanning over 37 years performing to sold-out audiences with memorable bands Traffic and Fleetwood Mac, as well as recording with some of music’s legendary icons, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and the Rolling Stones. He has penned and recorded memorable gold and platinum songs, including ‘Feeling Alright’, ‘Let It Flow’ and his smash-hit single, ‘We Just Disagree’. In 2004 Dave Mason and the band Traffic received one of the highest honors of their careers when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Adding to his impressive discography, Mason released his 2009 solo LP, "26 Letters ~ 12 Notes" and is touring through the summer.

 
Time:
07:30 PM

Contact Information:
(906) 337-2610
calumettheatre@calumettheatre.com

Visit us at:
www.calumettheatre.com

Location of Event:
Calumet Theatre

Heritage Site:
Calumet Theatre

Cost of Event:
$32, $30, $35 Day of all Seats, Reserved, Member Discount*

 

July 24, 2010 Saturday
 

Music Fest

 

Bands, Refreshments, Booths at Gay School

 
Time:
4-8pm

Contact Information:
337-1719
dgmint@pasty.com

Visit us at:
www.keweenawhistory.org

Location of Event:
Gay,MI

Heritage Site:
Keweenaw County Historical Society

Cost of Event:
Donations

 

July 25, 2010 Sunday
 

Blessing of the Pets

 

Fr. Corbin Eddy, Rev. Sue Church

 
Time:
1-3pm

Contact Information:
337-2378
jmarta@pasty.net

Visit us at:
www.keweenawhistory.org

Location of Event:
Phoenix Church

Heritage Site:
Keweenaw County Historical Society

Cost of Event:
Donations

 

July 29, 2010 Thursday
 

Courtney Clisch

 

14 year-old Courtney will sing, play guitar and keyboard – music of Folk, Oldies, Spiritual, Finnish, Irish

 
Time:
7:00 pm

Contact Information:
906-523-4612
nancy@ einerlei.com

Visit us at:
www.einerlei.com/community/CHO.html

Location of Event:
Chassell

Heritage Site:
CHC

Cost of Event:
Free will donation

 

July 30, 2010 Friday
 

Battery "D"

 

History comes alive at Fort Wilkins. Battery “D”, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, a Civil War era living history group returns to Fort Wilkins for its 26th weekend encampment. The weekend event will be open to park visitors from 8 AM to 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Battery “D” will interpret army life of the period, demonstrating artillery and small arms drills, period cooking and soldiers’ pastimes.

 
Time:
8 AM to 8 PM

Contact Information:
906-289-4215
verberkmoesl@michigan.gov

Visit us at:
www.michigan.gov/historicfortwilkins

Location of Event:
Fort Parade Grounds

Heritage Site:
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park

Cost of Event:
A Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required for entry into the park.

 

July 31, 2010 Saturday
 

Battery "D"

 

History comes alive at Fort Wilkins. Battery “D”, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, a Civil War era living history group returns to Fort Wilkins for its 26th weekend encampment. The weekend event will be open to park visitors from 8 AM to 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Battery “D” will interpret army life of the period, demonstrating artillery and small arms drills, period cooking and soldiers’ pastimes.

 
Time:
8 AM to 8 PM

Contact Information:
906-289-4215
verberkmoesl@michigan.gov

Visit us at:
www.michigan.gov/historicfortwilkins

Location of Event:
Fort Parade Grounds

Heritage Site:
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park

Cost of Event:
A Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required for entry into the park.

 
 

Adventures in History

 

Historic Roads, Brockway Mtn Drive and Lakeshore Drive with Paul LaVanway

 
Time:
1:30-5:30pm

Contact Information:
289-4607
gischub@pasty.net

Visit us at:
www.keweenawhistory.org

Location of Event:
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Heritage Site:
Keweenaw County Historical Society

Cost of Event:
$15

 
 

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