Living History, Haunted Tales

Quincy Mine Haunted Tours

As autumn settles over the Copper Country, Quincy Mine transforms for a season of thrills, stories, and immersive history. In collaboration with the Quincy Mine Hoist Association and Michigan Tech’s Visual & Performing Arts Department, this haunted experience goes beyond tours—bringing historic hoists, smelters, and hidden corners to life with light, sound, projections, and costumes.

Each year, the event alternates locations between the hoist and the smelter, giving guests a fresh perspective and a chance to explore spaces most never see. Every scream and laugh at the Quincy’s haunted experience helps keep history alive. Visitors come for the scares, but leave laughing, discovering history in a whole new way—and helping preserve these sites for future generations.

Supernatural Copper Country History

Quincy Mine

Step into the depths of one of the most storied copper mines in the Keweenaw, where history and hauntings meet beneath the autumn canopy. This Keweenaw Heritage Site is open year-round and is home to unique and thrilling seasonal events!

• Guided tours exploring mine tunnels and historic structures
• Learn about copper mining history and miner life
• Scenic fall views from headframes and surrounding trails
• Family-friendly paths with photo opportunities and art installations
• Excellent foregrounds for astrophotography on the surface with the Northern Lights dance

Quincy Smelter

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, one can explore the expansive ruins of the smelter, where the echo of industry meets whispers of the past. Special reservation-only tours through mid-October make for exceptional memories set against the backdrop of fall along the Portage Canal.

• Guided exploration of the smelter complex
• Interpretive signage sharing copper processing history
• Photogenic industrial architecture framed by autumn colors
• Close to Mont Ripley for fall color viewing on seasonal chair lift tours

Quincy Dry House Ruins

Discover the haunting remains of the Dry House Ruins across from the Quincy Mine, where crumbling walls and colorful leaves create a striking glimpse into the past. While not an official part of the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, this site is an excellent companion to the full Quincy experience.

• Explore the historic site at your own pace
• Appreciate art installations by Kay Koski that feature steel silhouettes of miners and their families
• Capture dramatic fall scenery through open stone buildings
• Easy access for short walks and photography