Will you strike it rich at the annual Gold Rush Days? Learn about the history of mining, panning, and logging as the history of Juneau is brought to life on June 16 and 17. The event is free, family-friendly, and takes place at Savikko Park. Check out the mining skills competition, logging relays, and…
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Gold Rush Days
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Sealaska Heritage Store Celebration
From June 6 – 9, the annual “Celebration” takes place in downtown Juneau. For four straight days, the streets are filled with indigenous communities, tribal members, and cultural leaders dressed in full regalia to represent tribes and clans throughout the Alaskan region. Enjoy traditional arts and crafts, many of which are for sale and…
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Last Chance Mining Museum
It’s your first chance to visit! The Last Chance Mining Museum is officially open for the summer. Visit the historic compressor building, part of the former Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, for a peek into history. It originally operated from 1912-1944 and was turned into a museum that boasts the biggest air compressor in…
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Juneau Jazz and Classics
May 4 – 19 marks the 32nd annual Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival. Artistic Director William Ransom is now in his second year of service, though each festival takes up to 24 months of planning. Part of the Chamber Music of America and the Western Jazz Association, the event creators partner with the best…