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AK, American (US), Settler Location
Juneau, AK House of Wickersham - Home of Alaska's Pioneer Judge, James Wickersham. Built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Wasilla, AK The Wasilla Knik Historical Society provides a window into the past showing the Knik settlement during the heyday of its existence. The vision includes recognition of the Alaska Native settlement as an integral part of the Knik settlement.
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ID, American (US), European, Settler Location
Hailey, ID Premier cultural heritage event for families that celebrates the culture, folk and traditional arts and history of Idaho's sheep ranching families. Enjoy storytelling, lamb culinary events, a Wool Festival, Sheepdog Trials, entertainment and the Big Sheep Parade.
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AK, American (US), Settler Location
Tenakee Springs, AK Community Focus
AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Fairbanks, AK Sharing the history and continuing story of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska.
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AK, American (US), Settler Location
Talkeetna , AK Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum is a small non-profit dedicated to saving Talkeetna’s culture and history.
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Indigenous, Settler, For All Location
Ketchikan, AK At the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in downtown Ketchikan, you can explore the unique natural and cultural history of the Tongass National Forest, a place where people have lived in harmony with nature for thousands of years. Stroll through a lush rainforest, visit a re-created native fishing village and learn how the Tongass sustains Southeast Alaska communities today. You can also hear the story of the forest in person from one of our friendly Forest Service rangers, enjoy a film in our comfortable theatre or help your kids become Junior Rangers. In the summer, join a ranger for a guided walk and learn about Ketchikan's enduring ties to the rainforest.
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Sitka, AK The Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson was the moving force behind the construction of the Sheldon Jackson Museum and the collector of many of its artifacts.
If there were a museum for museums, the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka would be part of the collection. It is the oldest museum in Alaska and is located in the first concrete building in the state. Construction began in 1895 and it has been occupied since 1897. The building was placed on the National Historical Register in 1972.
While the building may be as old as some of the items in its collection, its exhibits reflect recent renovation and a dedication to professional museum standards. The Museum's collection has been called a jewel in the crown of Alaska ethnographic collections.
If there were a museum for museums, the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka would be part of the collection. It is the oldest museum in Alaska and is located in the first concrete building in the state. Construction began in 1895 and it has been occupied since 1897. The building was placed on the National Historical Register in 1972.
While the building may be as old as some of the items in its collection, its exhibits reflect recent renovation and a dedication to professional museum standards. The Museum's collection has been called a jewel in the crown of Alaska ethnographic collections.
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Homer, AK Culture, Science, Art of Kachemak Bay, Alaska
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OR, African American, American (US), Black, Settler Location
Salem, OR We research, recognize, and commemorate the history and heritage of African Americans in Oregon.
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ID, American (US), Coeur d’Alene / Schitsu’umsh, Indigenous, Native American, Settler Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID Community Focus
AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Kodiak, AK The Kodiak History Museum is a center of the community, where people come together to celebrate our culture through the eras and share Kodiak’s stories. We are the heart of Kodiak. We are about our community and its history. This place is for anyone who lives in or loves this place.
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Wasilla, AK Established in 1967, the Knik Museum and Mushers Hall of Fame honors the heritage and culture of the Knik area. Knik was an important village and trade center for Native Alaskans long before miners, trappers, tradesmen and homesteaders arrived. The village became a trailhead for the winter dog sled and summer wagon trails to mining areas and grew to a large town by the early 1900s. The gradual demise of the town began when local businesses moved to the new town of Wasilla that sprang up when the new Alaska Railroad route was built 13 miles north of Knik between Lake Wasilla and Lake Lucille.
The current Knik Museum is located in the last remaining commercial building left in Knik, the Fulton and Hirshey Pool Hall. When you visit the Knik Museum, you can also hike part of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, enjoy a picnic near Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Garden, visit the Mushers' Hall of Fame, and learn about the famous dogs of the early mushers.
The current Knik Museum is located in the last remaining commercial building left in Knik, the Fulton and Hirshey Pool Hall. When you visit the Knik Museum, you can also hike part of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, enjoy a picnic near Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Garden, visit the Mushers' Hall of Fame, and learn about the famous dogs of the early mushers.
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AK, American (US), Settler Location
Hope, AK Community Focus
AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Nome, AK Community Focus
AK, Alaska Native, American (US), Settler Location
Naknek, AK The Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum is dedicated to preserving the history, culture and values of Bristol Bay.
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American (US), Settler Location
Grand Forks, B.C., BC Our heritage museum is located at the Fructova Heritage Site in rural Grand Forks. The Boundary Museum Society was established in 1958, and incorporated in 1980. From its inception, we have striven to preserve and promote the history of the Boundary area in an engaging, accessible manner that adds value to the local community. We currently operate a number of exhibits and sites throughout the Boundary region, including our main museum site at the Fructova Heritage Site, the Heritage Flour Mill, an outdoor exhibit in Gyro Park in downtown Grand Forks and a visual photo collection along with showcased artifacts at the Christina Lake Welcome Centre.
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WA, American (US), Black, Native American, Settler Location
DuPont, WA The Museum tells the story of the unique role that DuPont played in the development of Washington State and the Puget Sound Region
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WA, American (US), Settler Location
Des Moines, WA The purposes of the Des Moines Historical Society include the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the greater Des Moines area of Southern King County, State of Washington.
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WA, American (US), Settler Location
Dayton, WA The Dayton Historical Depot Society is charged with maintaining two unique museums, as well as the Newland/Pioneer Cemetery.