Last updated: November 26, 2024
Place
Chassell Heritage Center
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Quick Facts
Location:
42373 Hancock Street, Chassell, MI
Significance:
Keweenaw NHP Heritage Site
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Amenities
5 listed
Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Restroom - Seasonal
Exhibits follow Chassell’s history from its establishment as a lumber mill community in 1888 to today. A collection of vintage clothing provides a glimpse into people’s lives. Another collection documents the history of strawberry farming and the Chassell Strawberry Festival which will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2023. New in 2023 is an historic interpretive trail on the site of the Sturgeon River Lumber Company and Worcester Lumber Company which is accessible from Centennial Park.
The Chassell Heritage Center stands in the old schoolhouse built after a fire destroyed 2 of the 3 school buildings in Chassell. The new schoolhouse was funded Charles Worcester, owner of Chassell’s lumber mill which provided employment to most of its residents. The school remained in operation until 1992 and has been maintained by the Chassell Historical Organization since. The building stands three stories with an elevated foundation made from red Jacobsville sandstone. Exhibits follow Chassell’s history from a logging camp to today. A collection of vintage clothing provides a glimpse into people’s lives.
The Keweenaw Heritage Sites are official partners of Keweenaw National Historical Park, but are privately owned. Each site interprets and preserves an important aspect of the area's copper mining history and provides a unique visitor experience. Please contact individual sites for more information.
#21 in The Keweenaw Guide park newspaper.
The Chassell Heritage Center stands in the old schoolhouse built after a fire destroyed 2 of the 3 school buildings in Chassell. The new schoolhouse was funded Charles Worcester, owner of Chassell’s lumber mill which provided employment to most of its residents. The school remained in operation until 1992 and has been maintained by the Chassell Historical Organization since. The building stands three stories with an elevated foundation made from red Jacobsville sandstone. Exhibits follow Chassell’s history from a logging camp to today. A collection of vintage clothing provides a glimpse into people’s lives.
The Keweenaw Heritage Sites are official partners of Keweenaw National Historical Park, but are privately owned. Each site interprets and preserves an important aspect of the area's copper mining history and provides a unique visitor experience. Please contact individual sites for more information.
#21 in The Keweenaw Guide park newspaper.
- Fees: Free admission, donations appreciated.
- Operating Season: Open July and August.
- Hours: 1 pm - 4 pm on Tuesday & Saturday; 4 pm - 8:30 pm on Thursday.
- Phone: 906-523-1155.
- Online: www.chassellhistory.org