Copper Queen Mine Tours

08/02/2022

Amazing tour and guide. This was a great time!

06/09/2017

http://www.bisbeeaz.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=GIFT-SHOP-ATTENDANT-PART-TIME-44

Under close supervision, operates the Queen Mine Tour gift shop and online store operations selling souvenir items and mineral specimens.  Responsible for restocking,...

10/25/2012

The boss' bike: Shift bosses had to travel miles daily to check on their men, to expidite the time it'd take, they built him a bike. One problem: It didn't have breaks! So, what did the men say? "Keep on peddling!"
Let's take a ride 'round the mine. Make your reservations and come on down to Bisbee and take the tour. (520) 432 - 2071 or our website BisbeeMineTours.com

08/31/2012

Need a job, how about the Queen mine tour ? We are now hiring for mine train attendants, no experience in mining necessary. All training will be provided. Need to be friendly and be part of a team as you assisted visitors. Applications are available at city hall in Bisbee or online at http://www.cityofbisbee.com/employment.htm Any questions call (520)432-2071 or come see Doug Graeme at the Queen mine tour (Tues-Sat)

Duties: Under general supervision, accompanies guided tours of the underground Queen Mine; observes and assists in maintaining the safety of visitors on the tour.

05/28/2012

On this Memorial Day, we remember you ! To all veterans, we say thank you for giving us our freedom !

05/27/2012

It's a beautiful day in Bisbee and the last day of the Mineral Show. Fifteen dealers displaying minerals, rocks, fossils and jewelry. Call to make reservations for the mine tour - 520-432-2071.

05/23/2012

Escape to the cool mountains of Bisbee and experience the upcoming mineral show at the Queen Mine on May 26th and the 27th. Presented during the Memorial Day weekend, there will be unique displays of jewelry,fossils, rocks and minerals. Visiting dealers will have quality items available for purchase. Explore the Queen Mine Tour on your holiday weekend !

05/19/2012

The Queen Mine has lost a fellow co-worker, friend and member of our mining community. During the night of May 6th, the cessation of physical life ended as Henry "Pelon" Hernandez passed away in his sleep.
As a timberman, repairman for track and equipment, observer for safety and general mine maintenance, Pelon was eager to perform his best. With his red Queen Mine shirt, levis and brown hardhat, he could be seen as early as 5:30 in the morning preparing for the daily schedule at the mine tour.
Underground mining flowed forcibly through his veins with a strong test of his physical strength and steel-like grip. His unique performance and ability helped to create theestablishment of the "Queen Mine" into an underground tour of exceptional quality.
His shy, quiet personality proved to be a deception. From his years as a kid on OK Street, a football star, military hero and Bisbee miner, his determination and inner strength constantly prevailed.
An occasional, gentle smile secretly revealed the deepest love for his family, friends and his mining duties. His respect and concern for animals was exhibited by his care and treatment of the stray cats and kittens who lived near the mine tour building.
On an average day, you could see Pelon repairing an underground drill, replacing rail or positioning mine timber. His desire was to constantly upgrade and maintain the mine.
With a close view of the Denn Shaft, Pelon now lies in the Evergreen Cemetery surrounded by hardrock miners, friends and families of his hometown. After years of hard labor, this Bisbee miner has earned his freedom from work and duties.
Now, we live with the memories of this, "Awesome Miner" and appreciate the value of the skills that he gave us. Because of this honorable spirit, the "Queen Mine" will enable future generations to learn and enjoy the mysteries of the amazing Copper Mining Camp of Bisbee, Arizona. Rest in Peace, Pelon you are greatly missed.

04/24/2012

This is the weekend ! Grab your family and friends and head to the Queen Mine Tour this Saturday, the 26th and Sunday, the 27th for another quality gem and mineral show ! Hours are 9am to 5 pm, both days. Jewelry, fossils, rocks and gems to admire or purchase and take home. The Queen of the Copper Camp displays her finest treasures.

02/12/2012

Need a job, how about the Queen mine tour ? We are now hiring for mine train attendants, no experience in mining necessary. All training will be provided. Need to be friendly and be part of a team as you assisted visitors. Applications are available at city hall in Bisbee or online at http://www.cityofbisbee.com/employment.htm Any questions call (520)432-2071 or come see Doug Graeme at the Queen mine tour (Tues-Sat)

The City of Bisbee only accepts applications for open, advertised positions.

01/14/2012

* IN NEED * Silversmith for making Custom Jewerly. Please contact Doug or Connie at 520-432-2071 or stop by Queen Mine Gift Shop.

12/24/2011

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12/10/2011

"Ka- Boom" we've been blasting inside the mine along the secondary exit route. The link is to a high definition video of Henry and Kelly detonating a round.

Miners micro blasting inside the Queen Mine Tour along the secondary exit route. Bisbee, Arizona

11/03/2011

Work continues along the secondary exit. We will be spending a month or so replacing and adding bulkheads on raises .

10/21/2011

A old mine car at bottom of the daylighted stope along the secondary exit, just out of view from the highway entrance.

09/29/2011

Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum's Annual Dinner Location has been changed to the Queen Mine Tour. This is the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum’s annual fundraising dinner & silent auction on October 1st. Catered by High Desert Market & Café with music by Clayton Sallee & Company, begins at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $45 per person (wine bar included); reserved table of six is $250. For information and reservations, contact Museum staff at 432-7071.

09/26/2011

A view of the secondary exit to the Queen Mine Tour. It is an old stope from the Copper Prince mine that was exposed during construction on highway 80. Since June the mine tour has been doing a lot of work along the secondary exit including installing electricity. By stopping along the highway you can look into the opening and see one of the lights down at the bottom.

08/27/2011

A 1905 review of the mining operations in Bisbee shows the Saginaw & Denn-Arizona mines were installing a new hoist. The production from the L.S. & P was in progress with ore being hoisted directly from the stopes by the way of the Cole shaft. On the 1000' level, the Gardiner, Lowell & Sacramento were connected & a new head frame for the Lowell was shortly to be erected. Cuprite, the newest shaft had attained a depth of 230'. In order to keep the shaft in good repair, the Holbrook was having the old hoisting engine overhauled. Steady shipments of ore continued through this mining district of bright prospects and steady improvements.

07/30/2011

Looking for a weekend job? Stop by and talk to Doug, manager of the Queen Mine about the possibilities of joining the team. Share your knowledge of Bisbee with visiting families and tourists while earning a few extra bucks. Applications are available at City Hall.

The City of Bisbee only accepts applications for open, advertised positions.

07/28/2011

Mysteries of the Queen Mine are still being uncovered. What happens in the mine when it is left in oblivion, dark and forgotten? A number of events may happen, but one of most interesting is the occurrence of post-mining minerals. Depending on a variety of conditions as oxidation, hydration and atmospheric exposures, minerals as epsomite, a magnesium sulfate may form fibrous crystals or encrustations on the walls, adits, mine timbers and drifts.

07/11/2011

Zzzzap ! Jim's Electric "Power" team has installed a new underground transformer and breaker box. The crew that is working on the project for the electrical upgrade is Tommy Shamp, Kenny Wolfe, Gordie Humiston and Gayle Brown. Shown in this photo is Gayle Brown, Gordie Humiston and Kenny Wolfe. Tommy Shamp will be shown in our "Electrical Upgrade" album. Thanks to Gayle for sharing these great photos !

07/10/2011

The crew of Jim's Electric is working hard to upgrade the electrical system at the Queen Mine.

07/04/2011

Happy 4th of July ! Remember the historic mining events. Hand steel drilling and mucking contests, both professional and amateur in Bisbee's world famous Brewery Gulch. Have an old fashioned 4th of July adventure and explore our copper mining camp ! It's a blast in Bisbee !

06/27/2011

The men at the Queen Mine are renovating the underground electrical system. In order to be able to complete this project, the 9:00 am (ONLY) tours will be canceled from June 27 thru July 1st. Make your reservations for tours later in the day.

05/30/2011

He was aiming at a N**i, 3000' underground ! On this Memorial Day, we remember our Miners ! The Bisbee Miner played a vital part in WW II. The helmeted miner working in a face, underground produced copper for military ammunitions of cartridges & shells. Also, copper was used in telegraph, radio, telephone, planes & tanks. Bronze fittings were found in ships and submarines giving the United States a modern warfare edge with finely tuned instrumentation. Thanks to the Home Soldiers, our Bisbee Miners.

05/26/2011

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My initial visit was for one short day and left me wanting more, so I was drawn back to explore some of Bisbee's old-world charm and new-world personality.

05/25/2011

This is the weekend ! Grab your family and friends and head to the Queen Mine Tour this Saturday, the 28th and Sunday, the 29th for another quality gem and mineral show ! Hours are 9am to 5 pm, both days. Jewelry, fossils, rocks and gems to admire or purchase and take home. The Queen of the Copper Camp displays her finest treasures.

05/23/2011

On January 9, 1882, the Bisbee Stage was robbed of $6500, the pay for the miners at the Copper Queen Mine. The stage of W.W. Hubbard & Co left Tombstone for Bisbee on a Friday morning. They had proceeded as far as Lewis' Spring, about 6 miles above Charleston when 5 mounted men were observed on the opposite side of the river gallopin...g rapidly, evidently with the intention of getting ahead of them. Proceeding onto Hereford and fearing trouble, Mr. Bartholomew, the messenger procured a Wi******er rifle in addition to the shotgun which he always carried. In the meantime, the horsemen disappeared among the the foothills. But about 3 pm, the stage was about 8 miles from Bisbee when 3 men suddenly appeared in the road ahead of the coach. Without a word of warning they fired 12 or 15 shots, striking the coach and 2 shots hitting one of the wheel-horses. The driver turned the team and took the back track. Bartholomew and one of the passengers who were on top, jumped off, while the messenger returned fire with the Wi******er. The robbers mounted their horses and chased the stage coach. After about 5 miles, when the wounded horse weakened and was compelled to stop, the driver rounded them up by the side of an arroyo. For the entire time, Bartholomew kept up his fire. When the stage stopped, the rustlers made a circuit around, out of rifle distance and came out on the road ahead. There they met a Mexican woodhauler, whom they compelled to carry a message to the beleaguered passengers. If Wells Fargo's treasure box was not thrown off the stage, the entire outfit would be killed. The box contained $6500 in coin which was being taken out to pay the miners in the Copper Queen. For a long time, the messenger refused to surrender. As last the passengers persuaded him to yield to their demand. The 3 robbers, two of them having their faces concealed by dirty silk handkerchiefs, while the other, who was the spokesman of the party was not disguised. He disclaimed all intention of hurting any of the passengers of robbing them; all they wanted was the treasure box. After breaking the box and securing the coin, the robbers ransacked the stage, but did not take anything else. One of the robbers pointed to a stage horse and said, "That horse jumps pretty well, I believe I'll take him along." The animal was unharnessed and led away. When the stage started again, it headed towards Hereford. The rustlers drew down their guns and ordered a halt. The driver dismounted and went to them, asking why they halted him again. The answer was for him to go to Bisbee. The driver assured them that it would be impossible to get to Bisbee with only 2 horses and at last they consented to let them return to Hereford and procure fresh horses. The stage then continued on to the copper camp.

05/01/2011

Escape to the cool mountains of Bisbee and experience the upcoming mineral show at the Queen Mine on May 28th and the 29th. Presented during the Memorial Day weekend, there will be unique displays of jewelry,fossils, rocks and minerals. Visiting dealers will have quality items available for purchase. Explore the Queen Mine Tour on your holiday weekend !

04/23/2011

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