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…
Category Archives: Culture and History
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Sea World/Whale Rider Galleries
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Hammer Museum
The friendly and knowledgeable staff have heard every “hammer time” joke you can dream up—and have a few of their own. How can a museum all about hammers be such a blast? You’ll be surprised to discover the intriguing history behind this common tool, and the Hammer Museum is dedicated to preserving the history,…
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Fort William H. Seward
The Chilkoot Barracks in Haines Borough is just half a mile from Haines, and the last of 11 military posts built during the gold rush. As the state’s only facility from 1925-40, it served as a police headquarters for miners coming and going from the popular mines of the state’s interior. While negotiating over…