Category: 49 History

Fri, October 17, 2025

Historic Photos of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok

Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, two of the hardest hit communities from the recent Typhoon Halong, are pictured in a wealth of historical photos in Alaska’s Digital Archives showing the beautiful, strong people of those communities and their traditions, like seal and walrus hunting. Make a gift to support the descendants of those in these photos as they are relocated to mass shelters in Anchorage and figure out the next steps in their lives. Houses in both communities have been deemed unlivable. Make... (Read More)

Thu, May 15, 2025

Two Prominent Alaska Leaders to Keynote Historical Society Conference in Fairbanks

Read the PDF here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025 Contact: David Ramseur, 907-317-3657 Two Prominent Alaska Leaders to Keynote Historical Society Conference in FairbanksAnnual Meeting set for Sept. 24-27; Deadline for Presentations is June 15 Two insightful Alaska leaders – former Gov. Bill Walker and current state Supreme Court Presiding Justice Susan Carney – will serve as keynote speakers for the Alaska Historical Society’s fall conference Sept. 24-27, 2025, in Fairbanks. This year’s theme is “Vital Lifelines in Alaska’s... (Read More)

Fri, May 09, 2025

AHS Board Letter to Federal Delegation on Cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library ServicesAHS Board Letter to Federal Delegation on Cuts to

See the PDF version April 11, 2025 US Senator Lisa MurkowskiUS Senator Dan SullivanUS Representative Nick Begich Dear Senators Murkowski, Sullivan and Representative Begich: We write on behalf of the members of Alaska’s largest statewide historical advocacy organization to protest the president’s devastating cuts to museums, libraries, archives, cultural centers and historical organizations across Alaska, and to enlist your support for the programs that provide federal funds for them. In recent weeks, scores of these Alaska organizations have received notices... (Read More)

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)

Sat, August 31, 2024

Help us honor those who promote Alaska history

Each year, the Alaska Historical Society invites 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 for the Ducker Award must include a copy of the publication for the committee’s use. The awards are:JAMES H. DUCKER ALASKA... (Read More)