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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, East European, Alaska Native, American (US), European, Haida, Indigenous, Russian, Tlingit / Lingít Location
Sitka, AK On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit. Totem poles from Tlingit and Haida areas line the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House is a rare reminder of Russia’s colonial legacy in North America.
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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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AK, American (US), For All Location
Anchorage, AK Museums Alaska is a community of museums and museum professionals. We offer professional development, networking, advocacy, grant, and other opportunities to help our members achieve excellence in the museum field.
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US) Location
Unalaska, AK The Museum of the Aleutians is a cultural history institution for the Aleutian Islands and the community of Unalaska. The museum opened its doors in 1999 with the mission to collect, preserve, and research the cultural history and prehistory of the Aleutian Islands region. Through actively growing Unangax, Russian-American, WWII, and local art collections, the museum provides stimulating permanent and changing exhibits, as well as a home to researchers, visitors, and community members.
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ID, American (US), Coeur d’Alene / Schitsu’umsh, Indigenous, Native American, Settler Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID Community Focus
ID, American (US), For All Location
Idaho Falls, ID The Gem State's premier history and science center, with significant Idaho collections, high-profile traveling exhibits, and a wide array of educational programs and fun events for young and old.
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AK, Alaska Native, American (US) Location
Valdez, AK Come see one of the largest collections of Alaska Native art and artifacts, ivory carving, minerals and natural history, and excellent taxidermy mounts of Alaska's wildlife.
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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), For All Location
Kenai, AK The Kenai Historical Society's mission is to collect, disseminate and preserve the history of the City of Kenai and the Central Kenai Peninsula to ensure we are not only preserving our past, but protecting our future and its knowledge of our history.
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East Asian, American (US), Asian, Asian American, Japanese, Japanese American Location
Los Angeles, CA Community Focus
African, Caribbean Location
Victoria, BC A hub for African, Caribbean diaspora and African Descent communities on Vancouver Island. Centre Culturel et Social pour les Personnes d'Ascendance Africaine.
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Eyak, AK, Ahtna, Incorporated, Alaska Native, American (US), Sugpiaq / Alutiiq, Tlingit / Lingít Location
Cordova, AK The Ilanka Cultural Center honors the full heritage and culture of the Eyak, Alutiiq, Ahtna, and Tlingit peoples. We are dedicated to the revival and preservation of Native crafts and skills for future generations.
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ID, African American, American (US), Black Location
Boise, ID The Idaho Black History Museum (IBHM) is housed in the former St. Paul Baptist Church Building. St Paul was Founded by Rev. Hardy in 1909 meeting in the congregatio’s homes. In 1921 the current structure was build by Rev. Hardy and his father in law, that stands today.
The museum serves as a foundational pillar to the State of Idaho and the community it serves. This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the church that housed Idaho’s first Black church and now houses the IBHM.
The museum serves as a foundational pillar to the State of Idaho and the community it serves. This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the church that housed Idaho’s first Black church and now houses the IBHM.
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AK, American (US), Settler Location
Hope, AK