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Exhibit Opening: Why did the Finns come to Copper Country?

Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

10 A.M. | Wiljanen Community Hall, FAHC This exhibit will focus on the timeline and reasons for Finnish immigration to the Copper Country and explore themes of family, occupation, recreation, and […]

“Phantom Finn” Discussion and Book Signing

Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

Meet sports historian and author Kalle Virtapohja, Phd. along with Jari Salonen, CEO of Paavo Nurmi Games, as they discuss the history of Paavo Nurmi & how the world's greatest […]

Kivajat Dancers Performance & Michigan Heritage Award Ceremony

Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

Enjoy a performance by Hancock’s Kivajat Finnish American Folk Dancers, a children’s folk dancing group that has been active in the Keweenaw for over 20 years. The group’s founder and […]

Finnish American Folk School Workshops

Skyline Commons 200 Michigan St, Hancock, MI, United States

10 A.M. – 12 P.M. | Folk School Studios (Skyline Commons, 200 Michigan St.)Nordic Birch Stars | Lastu Koriste | Needle Felting | Intro to JouhikkoSample a short workshop at […]

Finnish Language Coffee Hour

North Wind Books 437 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

Interested in practicing your Finnish language skills in a low-stakes, casual environment? Would you like to be introduced to the basics? Tervetuloa mukaan! Open to all levels of Finnish speakers and […]

FSU Community Orchestra

Finnish Center of Saima Park 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States

The Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra invites all to their open rehearsals under the Pavilion. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music in a beautiful setting! Free. Rehearsals will be […]

Finnish International Choir Concert: Community Singalong

Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

6 P.M. | Finnish American Heritage CenterThe Finnish International Choir will join forces with several Copper Country-based groups and individuals to host this community singalong. Come by and take part […]

Suomikahvit Virtual Finnish Conversation Hour

Join FFN’s new virtual Finnish conversation hour!Details: - Casual Finnish conversations in a welcoming environment - Weekly on Thursdays starting May 1st- 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern- Held online via zoom- Monthly guest speakers- […]

Finnish Language Coffee Hour

North Wind Books 437 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

Interested in practicing your Finnish language skills in a low-stakes, casual environment? Would you like to be introduced to the basics? Tervetuloa mukaan! Open to all levels of Finnish speakers and […]