Welcome to Alpine Historical Park

Welcome to Alpine Historical Park. . , History, Nature, and Culture: , These are just a few of the things that make the Alpine Historical Park a popular stop for travelers along the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway., Athabascan Culture, Coal Mining, and Glenn Highway Construction, Wind and Water , Powerful natural forces carved the Matanuska Valley and continue to sculpt and re-sculpt this corridor. The loess-rich soils, fossils, petrified wood, and coal testify to the areas natural history and captivate travelers., Park Features , Recorded stories and songs can be heard in the Athabascan Winter Lodge. The Lucas House was a Chickaloon mine officer's quarters. The original "Old Timers Hall of Fame" is located in the Mary Geist House, and the first Sutton Post Office is next door. Pictorial exhibit of Ahtna Athab[a]scan culture, coal mining and Glenn Highway construction are displayed in the Bunk House. The mining/road construction Powder House lies adjacent to the washery foundation., Following Footsteps , Our cultural history is defined by the people who have lived here for thousands of years, and those who came relatively recently to reap the area's bounty and build new lives. Ahtna Athabascans, coal miners, railroad workers, and homesteaders have called, and will continue to call, this corridor home., This map will help you find the park's gardens, historic structures, and exhibits., [Site map at lower left], [Photo captions, clockwise from left center, read] , . Chickaloon Bunkhouse , . Athabascan Winter Lodge Exhibit , . Roberts/O'Neill House and Walt Mayr Memorial Garden , . Eska Dryer and Coal Washery , . Hoist,