A group of Aleutian Islanders enjoy the sounds of a grammophone courtesy of an officer from the Revenue Cutter BEAR.: Kodiak Historical Society collections.
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The Alaska Historical Society is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to the promotion of Alaska history by the exchange of ideas and information, the preservation and interpretation of resources, and the education of Alaskans about their heritage. Governed by a 15-member board, the Society provides a forum and a vehicle to achieve these goals. AHS is a membership organization with 430+ members. If you would like to join us, visit our membership page.

AHS News

2009 Conference Registration (06/23/09)
Register now for the Society's annual meeting and conference that will take place in Unalaska from September 16 through 19. Savings are available by registering before July 31.

As the Yukon Floods, Residents of Eagle, Alaska Scramble to Save their History (05/26/09)
In early May, the small town of Eagle, Alaska was inundated with the worst flood in its recorded history causing unprecedented damage to the town's infrastructure and cherished historic buildings.

Ancorage Museum expands mission, opens new building May 30 (05/23/09)
The $106 million expansion of the Anchorage Museum brings a new era to one of Alaska's premier visitor attractions.

 




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