“We wanted to do something unique during our vacation, and the guided tour at Quincy Mine was wonderful! The history is fascinating, and not only were the adults enthralled, but our five- and 12-year old loved it too! The guide made it easy to imagine living during that period, and seeing the mine and equipment first-hand really helped create the picture.
We highly recommend visiting Quincy Mine and the items in the gift shop are unique and not to be missed!”
Join Nathalie Brandes on a journey to the distant past and the ancient roots of the mining industry. The story begins with the earliest mines in the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) that provided people with chert and mineral pigments. This presentation progresses into the Copper Age, Bronze Age, an
Take a tour of the historic Quincy Smelting Works, the last facility of its type left in existence. Tour nine different buildingsassociated with the smelting of copper. Tour are offered Monday through Saturday at 11:00 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Adults $10.00, Children 6-12 $5.00, 5 and
The Quincy Mine is now open daily, 9:30a-5:00p, starting June 1st, until October 19th. We will be open for all holidays during this time, including Memorial Day (May 27th). We hope you will join us at the Quincy Mine soon!
The #2 Shaft-Rockhouse will be lit on Monday, July 15th, 2019, in memory of Angeline Goudge by The Family.
The ties are all placed in the tramroad with care, in hopes that many visitors will soon be there! Find out how you can tie in to this project by contacting 906-482-5569.
Tour the Quincy Mine for a historical experience of the Copper Country.
Visit the Quincy Mine!
When you get off the cog rail tram your underground guide will drive you through the adit (horizontal mine entrance) nearly one-half mile straight into the side of the hill. The adit is approximately 15 feet high and 15 feet wide. On the way to the No.
Visit the Quincy Mine to see the Midwest's only Cog Wheel Tram in action.
