Copper Harbor, Michigan
Fort Wilkins Natural History Association
2012 Summer Programs and Special Events
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
Copper Harbor, MI
Sponsored by the Fort Wilkins Natural History Association and Fort Wilkins Historic State Park - DNR
Admission: MI Recreation Passport, Out of State Daily Recreation Passport or Out of State Annual Recreation Passport
Day Walks and Special Event Program Times are Noted.
Evening Programs begin at 7:30 PM EDST (unless indicated otherwise) - All evening programs are held at the Fort Wilkins West Barracks, Copper Harbor, MI.
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FORT WILKINS HISTORIC STATE PARK
2012 Events
Memorial Day Celebration
May 28
The Memorial Day Program will be held on the Fort Wilkins Parade Grounds. There will be a Copper Harbor School program, Memorial Day address, and the presentation of colors; refreshments will be provided. For more details contact the park at (906) 289-4215.
Battery D July 27-29
History comes alive at Fort Wilkins! Battery D, the 1st Michigan Light Artillery, and a Civil War era living history group returns to Fort Wilkins for its annual weekend encampment. The weekend event will be open to park visitors from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Battery D will interpret army life of the period, demonstrating artillery and small arms drills, period cooking and soldiers’ pastimes. For more details contact the park at (906) 289-4215.
Copperman Triathlon August 4
This event begins at 9:00am at the Lake Fanny Hooe boating access site. Participants will swim tranquil Lake Fanny Hooe, bike the rocky shores of Lake Superior and run through wilderness on shady roads. The swim is 1/2 mile (cap mandatory and provided), bike is 23 miles (helmet mandatory – not provided), and run is 5 miles. Visitors may observe all three stages of the event from Lake Fanny Hooe boating access site. Register at www.keweenawcopperman.org or phone Terry Smythe at (906) 482-8201 for more information. Sponsored by Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. Participants must preregister. Registration is limited to 195 individuals and 50 teams. All registrations are final. No refunds. Entry Fees: Individuals: $50.00 Teams: $126.00. For more details contact the park at (906) 289-4215.
Geocaching 101 September 22
What is Geocaching? It is a family-friendly activity that combines technology with the outdoors; if you don’t know how to Geocach, don’t worry, we will teach you how! Spend the day exploring the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula during the fall color season at our Geocaching event. The event begins at 9:00 AM in the West Barracks of the Fort. A treasure hunt for the kids will be held at 3:00 PM before the evening cookout at 4:00PM. Following the event, the evening cookout will be a bonfire with provided hot dogs and snacks. For more details contact the park at (906) 289-4215.
Fort Wilkins Natural History Association Park Store. Open seven days a week.
May 24 to June 26 10:00 AM -6:00 PM
June 27 to September 2 10:00 AM -8:00 PM
Labor Day to October 14 10:00 – 6:00 PM
Recreation Passport Prices: MI Recreation Passport (Purchased with Renewal MI Car Registration) $10.00 Non-Resident Daily Recreation Passport $8.00 Non Resident Annual Recreation Passport $29.00
Motor Vehicle Prices:
MI Resident Recreation Passport - $10.00 with MI License Plate and Registration Renewal
Non Resident Daily Recreation Passport - $8.00
Non Resident Annual Recreation Passport - $29.00
Michigan's Recreation Passport is one way you can show your support for outdoor recreation and help preserve green spaces for future generations.
When you buy your $10 Recreation Passport, your money goes to preserve and protect locals parks, trails and historic and cultural sites in state parks. The Recreation Passport also replaces the state park sticker to get you into all 98 state parks and 1,000 boat launches. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport .