​Welcome to the Houghton County Historical Society

​SUMMER SEASON 2021 SCHEDULE
As of March, 2021 the Historical Society intends to be open for the summer season, in keeping with applicable COVID restrictions that may be in place. To maintain the safety of patrons and staff we will observe all applicable capacity and masking requirements. Visitors should be free to walk our grounds, but please observe COVID safety protocols while doing so. We look forward to being able to welcome visitors back to our campus.

PLEASE NOTE: The HCHS Research Room will continue to be open by appointment ONLY. Please call (906) 296-4121 to request an appointment.

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About Us

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Our Museum Complex
Our Museum Complex in Lake Linden was once the site of the largest copper milling operation in North America.

Today, it is home to our Museum, and also to the Lake Linden & Torch Lake Railroad, the  one room Traprock Valley School House, the WPA era Leo Chaput Log Cabin and the Perl Merrill Research Center (which is our archives and genealogical facility). The HCHS Heritage Center, a former Congregational Church building built in 1887, is just around the corner.

Our Operations
Open June thru September at variable hours.  Our staff is all volunteer so please call ahead.  If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Off season tours and field trips can be arranged by calling the museum office at (906) 296-4121

Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Houghton County Historical Society is to preserve, present, and interpret the history and culture of the Copper Country of Michigan, with emphasis on Houghton County and copper mining, processing and transportation. The society will pursue this mission through cooperation, collaboration, and participation with the community at large as well as other historical groups.

Our Location
Located on M-26 in Lake Linden, between Hancock and Copper Harbor, Michigan. The Museum building offers three floors of exhibits of local Copper Country mining, logging and cultural history.  Included among the outdoor exhibits is a working Calumet & Hecla Mining Co. train with a 3 gauge Porter steam engine that was used to transport various materials at their mill and smelter sites.  The steam train is now used for passenger tours and interpretation of the milling operation.

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Houghton County Historical Society
53102 Hwy M-26 PO Box 127
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-4121