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Wrangell–St. Elias NP, Alaska
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In the early 1900s, McCarthy served as a hub for the Kennecott Copper Corporation, which extracted vast amounts of copper from the nearby mines.
The town is accessible by a single gravel road, the McCarthy Road, which stretches 60 miles from the town of Chitina.
McCarthy is situated within the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest national park in the United States.
As of the last census, McCarthy has a small year-round population of just a few dozen residents, though it swells with visitors in the summer.
The Kennecott Mines, located near McCarthy, are a National Historic Landmark and offer guided tours to explore the preserved mining facilities.
The area around McCarthy is home to diverse wildlife, including bears, moose, and caribou, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.
McCarthy operates without a formal local government, relying on community cooperation and volunteer efforts for local services.
The museum offers insights into the area's rich mining history and the lives of those who lived and worked in McCarthy and Kennecott.
