Iñupiaq men in qayaqs, Noatak, Alaska, circa 1929. Edward S. Curtis Collection, Library of Congress Digital Collections.
Crossing the Chilkoot Pass, circa 1898. Courtesy Candy Waugaman and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
The Gold Rush boomtown of Nome on the Seward Peninsula, 1900. Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library.
The Alaska Historical Society’s mission is to promote Alaska history through the exchange of ideas and information, encourage the preservation and interpretation of resources, and educate Alaskans about their heritage. One aspect of fulfilling this mission is gathering Alaskans to learn together from experts in different fields of history. Each year we fulfill this role by hosting an Annual Conference in a different part of Alaska, bringing together local, regional, and statewide history presentations and panels. Learn the details of our latest conference or explore past conference presentations at the links below.
Theme: Vital Lifelines in Alaska’s History
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Nome Serum Run, 50th anniversary of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, and 75th anniversary of the signing of the Alaska Constitution.
Date: September 24-27, 2025
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Timelines:
May 31 Proposals for presentations deadline
July 1 Conference schedule to be available
August 1 Conference registration to open
August 31 Early registration deadline
As hotels, local transportation and tour options are confirmed, updates will be posted here.
Paper proposals on a variety of Alaska history topics will be considered for conference sessions. For an idea of past topics, including the schedule and recordings, peruse the 2024 or 2023 conference page.
Visit the pages below for information and presentations from past conferences.
