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…