Aspen Hotels – HainesLocated in Haines, Alaska, the Haines Sheldon Museum displays the culture of Haines. The museum is home to over 12,000 cataloged photos and slides from the 19th century till this day, over 2,000 books about the area, over 4,000 artifacts from Chilkat Blankets to Eldered Rock lighthouse lens, and countless documents such as journals, company…
Category Archives: Culture and History
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Haines Sheldon Museum
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The Hammer Museum
Explore the world’s first-ever museum dedicated to preserving the hammer’s history. The Hammer Museum portrays the complex history of this tool. This museum opened its doors to the public in 2002 and is now one of Alaska’s top tourist destinations. With more than 2,000 artifacts on display and around 8,000 more in storage, this museum…
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Museums in Haines, Alaska
Whether you are looking for exploratory activities or want to deepen your knowledge, Haines has you covered. All the museums available at Haines will take you back in time and give you an in-depth look at the history of many topics. Check out these museums Haines has to offer. Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center Website Klukwan…
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Great Alaska Craft Beer & Home Brew Festival
This well-known beer festival first appeared in 1992, making it Alaska’s oldest craft beer festival! The ‘Great Alaska Craftbeer and Home Brew Festival’ takes place at the Southeast Alaska State Fair each Memorial Day weekend and is a rite of spring in Haines. It is also a non-profit event that gives back to the Alaskan…
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Cool and Unusual Places in Alaska
Maybe you have already heard about the common things or places that you can do and visit in Alaska, like hiking, kayaking or maybe observing some wildlife creatures. But wait, have you ever heard about the unusual and yet cool places that you can visit in Alaska? Just like these: Hammer Museum Hammer Museum, believe…
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Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center
A local treasure, the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center can be found at 09 Chilkat Ave. in the heart of Haines. Connected to the Bald Eagle Preserve Visitor Center, scheduled guided tours often take place at 2 p.m. for $35 per person, but visitors are always welcome to explore on their own self-guided tours during…
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Alaska Wild Bear Photography
Haines is home to a variety of fantastic art galleries, including Alaska Wild Bear Photography featuring the work of Brian Staurseth. In addition to sharing his photography from around Alaska, Staurseth is also available for portraits, weddings—and even passport photos! Part art gallery curator and part available photographer, if you’re looking for a professional…
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Alaska Wild Bear Photography
Haines is home to a variety of fantastic art galleries, including Alaska Wild Bear Photography featuring the work of Brian Staurseth. In addition to sharing his photography from around Alaska, Staurseth is also available for portraits, weddings—and even passport photos! Part art gallery curator and part available photographer, if you’re looking for a professional…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Yakima
The annual MLK Jr. Day parade and celebration is coming up, and it’s the perfect end to a long weekend. The Dr. MLK Jr. Commemoration Committee and the Yakima chapter of the NAACP collaborate for the event and host a full three days of events starting with a basketball tournament on Friday and Saturday…
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Sea World/Whale Rider Galleries
There’s magic in the air, and no trip to Haines is complete without visiting the Sea World/Whale Rider Galleries. Founded by artist Tresham Gregg, visitors are welcomed to climb aboard the Galactic Spirit Canoe for a trip like no other—straight into the wild imagination of a native Alaskan artist. The multi-medium fantasy artist commands…
