Category: News

Sun, September 27, 2020

Abstracts and Biographies

Do you want to know more about the presentations scheduled for the AHS 2020 annual conference being held October 8-10 and 15-17 via Zoom? Abstracts of the presentations and biographies of the presenters are now available for review. Remember to register for the conference. Hope to see everyone there!

Wed, September 09, 2020

Statement on Monuments and The Need For More History

In response to current events and after much thought and discussion, the advocacy committee of the Alaska Historical Society has developed a statement about the importance of history and that different perspectives and a diversity of viewpoints matter. Any historical debate must be informed by evidence, a close engagement with primary sources, and an acknowledgement that history does not always present clear cut answers and easily identifiable heroes and villains. It does, however, present a singular opportunity to think critically... (Read More)

Fri, August 14, 2020

AHS Conference Goes Digital: October 8-10 and 15-17, 2020

New dates for the AHS Annual Conference are Thursday through Saturday: October 8-10 and 15-17. The conference theme remains "Power and Place." [caption id="attachment_6271" align="alignright" width="300"] Sitka from water, showing the Three Sisters in the background. Sitka Harbor-7, Alaska State Library Photo Collection.[/caption] Over the last few months, COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on our lives. We’ve stopped gathering and traveling, and much of our usual interaction for work, school, worship or shopping is now done from home... (Read More)

Mon, August 10, 2020

Newsletter Submissions

Do you have any news or information you'd like to share with the Alaska Historical Society membership? Think about submitting something to the Alaska Historical Society newsletter. August 15, 2020 is the deadline for the upcoming fall newsletter. Submit articles to Jo Antonson at: members@alaskahistoricalsociety.org

Wed, July 22, 2020

2020 Conference Going Digital

[caption id="attachment_6271" align="alignright" width="300"] Sitka from water, showing the Three Sisters in the background. Sitka Harbor-7, Alaska State Library Photo Collection.[/caption] Out of concern for the health of our membership during the Corona virus pandemic, the AHS Board of Directors has decided to change the 2020 AHS Annual Conference that was to be held in Sitka, Alaska from October 14 to 17, 2020 into a digital on-line event via Zoom. There still will be a keynote speaker, panel sessions, individual... (Read More)