Platinum Jubilee Celebration

The Keweenaw Research Center (KRC) announced its 70th Year Anniversary with a Platinum Jubilee Celebration, which was held on Friday, August 4, 2023. Guests attended the event to learn more about KRC, its capabilities, test course, the new cold room chamber, and more. It was an adventurous afternoon experiencing the new artic cold testing chamber at minus 20 degrees and test course rides. The KRC is located at 23337 Airpark Blvd in Calumet, Michigan and the event was held on the test course behind the main building.  The image gallery below contains photo highlights from the event. 

Military vehicle on display
ATV Going up a large hill
ATV going down a large hill
ATV on a small side slope
ATV on a large side slope
Military vehicles on display
Platinum Jubilee event banners
Military vehicles on display
Military vehicles on display
Military vehicles on display
Platinum Jubilee banner display
Military vehicles on display
Military vehicle on display
Military vehicles on display
ATV riding through the test course
KRC/Michigan Tech display items
Cold Room

Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:

  • Quincy’s Restaurant
  • Pat’s IGA
  • Country Inn & Suites
  • Houghton Fire Department
  • Festival Foods
  • Hancock Bottling
  • Econo Foods
  • Vollwerth’s

Event Details:

Location

23337 Airpark Blvd
Calumet, Michigan 49931
KRC's Test Course (VDA 1)

Date

Friday, August 4, 2023

Time

Noon to 5:00 pm (eastern)

Highlights

  • Alumni Recognition
  • Capability Displays
  • New Cold Room Tours
  • New Facility Plans
  • Test Course Tours
  • Test Course Rides