Surrounded by the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula is defined by the era of copper mining. Visit any place in the Keweenaw, and you will feel the spirit of its original settlers. The triumph, the sadness, the fortitude, and the bravery.
These are their stories.
Inspired by historical events from local newspapers, family lore, and academic studies, Copper Island is a fictional podcast that explores the heartbeat of the copper mining boom in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan: the people.
Learn more: copperislandpodcast.com
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Surrounded by the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula is defined by the era of copper mining. Visit any place in the Keweenaw, and you will feel the spirit of its original settlers. The triumph, the sadness, the fortitude, and the bravery.
These are their stories.
Inspired by historical events from local newspapers, family lore, and academic studies, Copper Island is a fictional podcast that explores the heartbeat of the copper mining boom in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan: the people.
Learn more: copperislandpodcast.com
While her husband Paul is away at war, Helmi dwells on her decision to come to America despite a disturbing revelation from her sister before making the life-changing voyage from Finland. To cope with his absence, Helmi immerses herself in domestic life and the memories of what brought her to Red Jacket. As she explores the unresolved tears in the fabric of her family brought on by a past confession that continues to haunt her, Helmi pushes through her emotional isolation and longing to give her children the gift of enduring hope on Armistice Day.
Copper Island Podcast
Surrounded by the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula is defined by the era of copper mining. Visit any place in the Keweenaw, and you will feel the spirit of its original settlers. The triumph, the sadness, the fortitude, and the bravery.
These are their stories.
Inspired by historical events from local newspapers, family lore, and academic studies, Copper Island is a fictional podcast that explores the heartbeat of the copper mining boom in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan: the people.
Learn more: copperislandpodcast.com
