Category: 49 History

Sun, November 17, 2024

Recordings Available from the 2024 AHS Conference

The Alaska Historical Society is pleased to offer recordings of sessions from our annual conference for future viewing. From discussions of underwater WW2 battleships to the legacy of missionaries in Sitka to an in-depth look at the history of our host community, Cordova, the 2024 Conference was a huge success and there is much to learn from the presenters. The Alaska Historical Society offers these recordings free of charge to not just members, but also the broader community. However, as... (Read More)

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Sat, August 31, 2024

Help us honor those who promote Alaska history

The Alaska Historical Society is inviting nominations for its annual awards to individuals, historical societies and public institutions for notable research, writing and promotion of Alaska history. Special exhibits, historic walking tours, sign projects, oral histories, anthologies, digitizing archival materials, creating a website and commemorating an anniversary are among projects that have been recognized in the past. Nominations are due September 15, 2024. A nomination should have sufficient detail and supporting materials. It should be submitted to the AHS Awards... (Read More)

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Tue, June 18, 2024

Alaska Students Excel at 2024 National History Day Contest

COLLEGE PARK, MD,  June 17, 2024 —  Thirty-nine Alaska students recently competed in the National History Day® National Contest, held in College Park, Maryland, from June 9–13, with many receiving national recognition for their research projects. Four middle school students from Whitestone Training Center in Delta Junction - Amber Baranoski, Rene Greenleaf, Valerie Greenleaf and Brady Seeger - earned Second Place for the entire country in the Junior Group Performance Category for their project, “The Hello Girls: Turning Points in... (Read More)

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Sat, May 04, 2024

Student and Emerging Professional Awards Open Through May

Student and Emerging Professional Awards Alaska Historical Society Annual Meeting and Conference,Rights and Responsibilities in Alaska HistoryCordova / Virtual, October 9-12, 2024 The Alaska Historical Society offers two scholarships to attend its annual meeting and conference.  They are for post-secondary students researching an Alaska history topic or for an emerging professional in a related field.  Awards consist of travel expenses and a conference registration package. Eligibility: Applicant must be a member of the Alaska Historical Society at the time of... (Read More)

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Fri, March 01, 2024

AHS Board Members Celebrate Women’s History Month

In March 2024 Alaska Historical Society board members shared some of their favorite women in Alaska history. Follow along with us on Facebook or Instagram as we continue this series in March 2025. Pearl Laska Chamberlain “Pearl Laska Chamberlain’s life story exemplifies how tenacity, adventure and education go hand in hand.” - AHS Board Member Leanna Prax Williams Born in West Virginia, Pearl earned her pilot’s license in the Civilian Pilot Training Program in World War II. Pearl was part... (Read More)

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