Winter trapping was a considerable part of the Athabascans' subsistence lifestyle. Most trapping was done in the winter because that is when the animals had the warmest, thickest fur. The winter coats of so many different animals helped the . . . — — Map (db m257570) HM
As miners, traders and prospectors slowly made their way into the interior of Alaska in the early 1900's, small trading posts and settlements soon began to appear. Both the Westerners and Athabascans used these villages. Cabin such as the one you . . . — — Map (db m257571) HM
Archaeology is the field of anthropology that deals with the study of historic and prehistoric human activity. Within that branch, the subfield of historical archaeology combines information from artifacts, written records, and oral history to . . . — — Map (db m256347) HM
The Kuskokwim River (Kusquqvak in Central Yup'ik) runs 724 miles (1,130 km) through Southwest
Alaska and is the setting for dozens of communities and thousands of people. For several
millennia, indigenous people have fished these waters, . . . — — Map (db m256334) HM
Are they the same?
Reindeer and caribou look different, but they probably are the same species. Caribou are large, wild. elk-like animals which can be found above the tree-line in arctic North America. Because they can live on lichens in . . . — — Map (db m257471) HM
On Hoselton Road 0.2 miles north of Airport Way, on the left when traveling north.
Cliff Everts was a pilot and entrepreneur from a young age. His love of flying motivated him to get a paper route and other odd jobs to finance ground school, and flight training. He took his first lesson at age fourteen and soloed at sixteen, . . . — — Map (db m257019) HM
On Tall Spruce Road 5 miles Chena Pump Road when traveling north.
As nomadic hunter and gatherer people, the Athabascans relied on their ability to track and hunt herds of migrating caribou in order to survive Alaska's harsh climate. In the wild, caribou are migratory, traveling long distances each year from . . . — — Map (db m282375) HM
On Cushman Street at 8th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Cushman Street.
During World War II under the leadership of
Major "Muktuk" Marston and 21 paid staff, 6,368 Volunteers from
7 Native ethnic groups and European Americans, whose collective
ages ranged from 12-80 years of age, including some 30 women, . . . — — Map (db m256484) HM WM
On 1st Avenue east of Cushman Street, on the left when traveling east.
The first people to inhabit this great land are now known as Athabascan Indians. Despite popular anthropological beliefs that describe man's migration to Alaska via a land bridge or from the southern hemisphere, Athabascan mythology contains many . . . — — Map (db m257312) HM
On 1st Avenue at Cowles Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue.
With no roads and sparse trails, the rivers were the highways in Alaska in the early 20th Century. Historically, the area along the Chena River has been a gathering place for people. It's likely that ages ago hunters and gatherers came to barter, . . . — — Map (db m257177) HM
On 1st Avenue at Cowles Street, on the left when traveling west on 1st Avenue.
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
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This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of . . . — — Map (db m257155) HM
On 1st Avenue east of Cushman Street, on the left when traveling east.
For thousands of years the religion of Interior Alaska was that of the indigenous Athabascan people. The earliest Christian missionaries to Alaska were Russian Orthodox priests. By the early 1800s their influence reached the Yukon . . . — — Map (db m257433) HM
On Lacey Street north of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Tanana Indians
The Tanana River Athabascan Indians inhabited the watershed of the Tanana River Traditionally hunters and gatherers, they traveled over wide areas in their pursuit of food.
In the late eighteenth century the . . . — — Map (db m257143) HM
Sled Dogs in Territorial Alaska
Sled dogs provided Alaskans their main method of winter travel in the 1800s and early 1900s. The Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute were preferred breeds. People traveled by dogsled to
hunt, trap, and haul . . . — — Map (db m257253) HM
The Expedition Members
Episcopal Archdeacon Hudson Stuck and Harry Karstens co-led the expedition. Walter Harper and Robert Tatum completed the ascent team. Alaska Native youths John Fredson (Johnny Fred), who was Gwich'in, and Esaias . . . — — Map (db m257240) HM
Walter Harper was the son of the Koyukon Athabascan (Dena') woman Seentaána (Jenny), and the Irish prospector and trader Arthur Harper. He was born in 1892 at Nuchalawoyya, near Tanana, as the gold rush era was transforming Alaska. Jenny and . . . — — Map (db m257249) HM
Near Cannery Road 2 miles north of Second Street, on the left when traveling north.
Keet stands as a reminder of legendary moments In Icy Strait Point's history. Breaching forward over Brown Bear Bay, He welcome fishermen home and world travelers to Hoonah, Alaska
Keet is a sentinel of tomorrow's bright future. A gift to Huna . . . — — Map (db m282803) HM
On Jacobsesen Drive 0.2 miles north of Mt Roberts Street, on the left when traveling north.
Welcome to
Juneau
Yak'éi haat yeey.aadí
"It is good that you all have come."
Alaska's capital is steeped in history, Native heritage, art, and natural beauty. Juneau has something for everyone. This place is the homeland of Tlingit . . . — — Map (db m308259) HM
The L’uknax.ádi, who are the Raven moiety, are identified as the Coho clan. The name derives from a salmon stream south of Klawock. They separated from the Gaanaxteidi clan after they migrated to the Chilkat area. The L’uknax. Ádi are also . . . — — Map (db m310840) HM
On 5th Street east of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the turbulence of World War II, as Japan invaded the Aleutian Islands, Aleut Americans
were removed from their homes by the United States government and sent to isolated
internment camps in Southeast Alaska. Between June 1942 and August . . . — — Map (db m258026) HM
On Marine Way (Alaska Route 7), on the right when traveling south.
This sculpture was commissioned by Sealaska Corporation. It was designed by Ray Peck and
welded by Larry Sommers. The Raven on the left and the Eagle on the right, are the two major
moieties of the Tlingit tribe, which inhabits southeast . . . — — Map (db m258071) HM
On Marine Way (Alaska Route 7), on the right when traveling south.
When a Tlingit leader, Kawa.ée (Kowee), in 1880 guided Joe Juneau and Richard Harris to gold deposits near here, the resulting gold rush put a new town on the map. Named for Joe Juneau, it was the first new settlement after Russia sold . . . — — Map (db m258043) HM
On Main Street at West 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Natives of Southeast Alaska have made totem poles such as this one for thousands of years.
This pole depicts four Haida clan stories. It was carved in 1940 by master carver John Wallace of Hydaburg. Described as "the last of the professional . . . — — Map (db m181736) HM
On Whittier Way at West Willoughby Avenue when traveling south on Whittier Way.
Monument against east wall of house off Whittier Way:
This memorial is dedicated to all
Alaska Native Veterans,
Southeast who served in the
United States Armed Forces. Let us not dwell on their passing
but remember their . . . — — Map (db m69127) WM
Because Juneau cannot be reached by road, the waterfront has always been Juneau's doorway to the outside world. Today travelers and freight continue to arrive at this waterfront by sea and air.
The first vessels on the Gastineau Channel were the . . . — — Map (db m181775) HM
On Marine Way (Alaska Route 7) at Seward Street, on the right when traveling west on Marine Way.
[Totem pole effigies, top to bottom]
• EAGLE
• WOLF
• KILLER WHALE
• THUNDERBIRD
• BROWN BEAR
The Raven and Eagle totem poles honor the Raven and Eagle
clans that once were present among our Tlingit, Haida, and
Tsimshian . . . — — Map (db m258001) HM
Downtown Juneau has been bustling with commerce since the 1880s, well before the advent of the automobile. Hillside homes were linked by stairways and boardwalks, now named and maintained as city streets. Muddy summers and snowy winters prompted . . . — — Map (db m257955) HM
Known as the "Fighter in Velvet Gloves" for her powerful but graceful and dignified speaking skills, Elizabeth Peratrovich's
continued efforts to eliminate discrimination in Alaska culminated in her powerful testimony before the 1945 . . . — — Map (db m257971) HM
Áak'w Village District
This area was known as Áak'w Indian Village
in the 1890s. No trip to Juneau would be
complete without sampling the world class
cultural offerings layered over the area.
Tlingit Spoken Here
This map . . . — — Map (db m257931) HM
[Totem pole effigies, top to bottom]
• CLAN MEMBER WITH HAT
• EAGLE
• FROG
• BEAVER
• BEAR
The Haida of Southeast Alaska, known as the Kaigani Haida,
migrated from Haida Gwaii in Canada to Southeast Alaska
in the late . . . — — Map (db m257960) HM
On Calhoun Avenue at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Calhoun Avenue.
This totem pole tells the story of the harnessing of the atom. The pole was carved in 1967 by Tlingit carver Amos Wallace of Juneau. His Tlingit name was Jeet Yaaw Dustaa of the T'akdeintaan Clan of the X'áakw Hít Tlingit (Freshwater-marked Coho . . . — — Map (db m181737) HM
[Totem pole effigies, top to bottom]
• CLAN HAT WITH KILLER WHALE
• CLAN MEMBER
• KILLER WHALE
• EAGLE
• BEAR
The Kaagwaantaan, who are of the Eagle moiety, are identified
as the Wolf clan. They migrated northward from the . . . — — Map (db m257970) HM
[Totem pole effigies, top to bottom]
• STAR/LITTLE DIPPER HOUSE
• DOG SALMON
• LUCKY LADY
• CLAN MEMBER
• RAVEN WITH THE BOX OF DAYLIGHT
The L'eeneidí clan is of the Raven moiety. Their name derives from Teel' Héeni (Dog . . . — — Map (db m257981) HM
Fifty years after Patsy Ann met her last ship, admirers led by June Dawson organized the Friends of Patsy Ann. The group raised funds and commissioned a statue so Patsy Ann could once again greet visitors on the dock.
Sculpted by Ann Burke . . . — — Map (db m69663) HM
On South Franklin Street at Admiral Way, on the left when traveling south on South Franklin Street.
Racism and
Discrimination
From the beginning of the gold mining boom,
pervasive racism disrupted the lives of the Tlingit.. They were forced to adopt new ways and punished for practicing traditional ways.
Restrictions radically altered . . . — — Map (db m282196) HM
On Seward Street/Heritage Way south of Front Street, on the right when traveling south.
[Totem pole effigies, left side top to bottom]
• TLINGIT, HAIDA, TSIMSHIAN
• EAGLE
• MAN HOLDING UP THE WORLD
[Totem pole effigies, right side top to bottom]
• RAVEN
• SUN & MOON IN RAVEN'S WINGS
• STRONG MAN
• . . . — — Map (db m258024) HM
Near Main Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Visionary
An ardent expansionist, Seward pursued his vision of “Manifest Destiny” to expand the borders of the United States through peaceful means. Some of his interests included a port in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Guam, British Columbia, and . . . — — Map (db m181745) HM
On South Franklin Street 0.1 miles west of Peoples Wharf when traveling south.
The Shangukeidí, who are of the Eagle moiety, identified as the Thunderbird clan. Their oral traditions vary in identifying the clan's original homeland. One accounts points to the Naas River in British Columbia, from where they migrated to the . . . — — Map (db m282193) HM
When a Tlingit leader, Kawa.ée (Kowee), in 1880 guided Joe Juneau and Richard Harris to gold deposits near here, the resulting gold rush put a new town on the map. Named for Joe Juneau, it was the first new settlement after Russia sold . . . — — Map (db m257958) HM
On Calhoun Avenue at Indian, on the left when traveling north on Calhoun Avenue.
Carved by Tlingit carvers:
Charlic Tagook — Klukwan
William Brown — Saxman
Carving began in 1939 / Carving was completed in 1940
Featured on this totem pole, from top to bottom, are Raven, a man, a giant cannibal (Guteel), . . . — — Map (db m181740) HM
On Marine Way at Admiral Way, on the right when traveling south on Marine Way.
[Totem pole effigies, top to bottom]
• EAGLE
• BERNERS BAY MOUNTAIN
• SHARK
The Wooshkeetaan clan is of the Eagle moiety. A living history and legendary migration persists in the story of a name, Wooshdaxk'i Tláa (Mother . . . — — Map (db m257973) HM
On Marine Way (Alaska Route 7) at Seward Street, on the right when traveling west on Marine Way.
[Totem pole effigies, top to bottom]
• DIVING WHALE
• RAVEN
• FROG
• BEAVER
• SALMON
The Raven and Eagle totem poles honor the Raven and Eagle
clans that once were present among our Tlingit, Haida, and
Tsimshian cultures. . . . — — Map (db m257997) HM
Twenty to fifty closely related clan members lived together; working, eating and sleeping under one roof. Lets look back a couple hundred years and see what life was like inside a clan house. Watch Your Head As we step through the low, narrow . . . — — Map (db m310989) HM
Near Totem Bight Road, on the right when traveling south.
Northwest Coast Natives traditionally decorated items ranging from the most utilitarian objects to the grandest totem pole. They used natural colors and distinctive design elements on totem poles, canoes, dishes, ceremonial garments, bentwood boxes . . . — — Map (db m310969) HM
A totem pole, freshly carved, painted, and newly erected, has only just begun to take on its shape. Through Wind & Rain After years of exposure to the Southeast Alaskan climate, the poles at Totem Bight have been continuously carved by nature, . . . — — Map (db m311067) HM
Near Mill Street, on the left when traveling east.
The cultural traditions and stylistic glories of Northwest Coast Native artists go back centuries. But the historical period of (obscured) and curating — mainly by non-Natives — is relatively short. Totem poles by tradition were private . . . — — Map (db m182030) HM
On Dock Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Dock Street.
Kootéeyaa (totem poles) are carved to honor ancestors, commemorate significant events, and to proclaim the lineage of a clan. They were never worshipped as religious objects. This totem pole, carved by Tlingit master carver Israel Shotridge . . . — — Map (db m310703) HM
On Dock Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Dock Street. Reported missing.
Totem poles are carved to honor deceased ancestors, record history, social events, and oral tradition. They were never worshipped as religious objects.
This totem, carved by Israel Shotridge and raised in 1989, is a replica of the Chief . . . — — Map (db m79703) HM
If you look in the distance to the tall, salmon-colored building, you will see the Chief Johnson totem pole. This masterpiece of the carver's art tells the story of Fog Woman and her role in the annual return of salmon. Carved in 1989 by Israel . . . — — Map (db m258172) HM
Totem poles are carved to honor deceased ancestors record history, social events, and oral tradition. They were never worshipped as religious objects.
This totem is the second replication of the Chief Kyan Totem Pole. The original pole was . . . — — Map (db m70746) HM
Natives throughout the Pacific Northwest used giant trees from this rainforest to build impressive winter homes. These houses provided comfortable shelter from the cold, rainy winter and protection against attacking enemies. Making Materials . . . — — Map (db m311007) HM
Although it may seem as if these totem poles have been simply left here, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Totem poles are carved with an understanding that few will stand longer than 75 years in the rainforest climate of Southeast Alaska, . . . — — Map (db m311014) HM
Near Mill Street east of Bawden Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Christian cross was planted in Ketchikan's shoreline in 1897, when the settlement was only a creekside collection of Native homes and a trading site for the first white businessman in the area. The missionary priest who staked an ecclesiastical . . . — — Map (db m182004) HM
Traditionally, Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian relied on gifts from the sea. Much of their subsistence activity consisted of catching several species of fish, collecting an array of foods from the intertidal zone and hunting marine mammals. The bounty . . . — — Map (db m310931) HM
Clan members return to their clan houses for the winter after spending the rest of the year at hunting, fishing and berry picking camps. Clan houses not only protect against weather and enemies, they also provide a framework for this complex . . . — — Map (db m311003) HM
Near Bawden Street, on the right when traveling north.
This landscape design and construction is by local resident and Eagle Scout Joey Karlik. Tongass Historical Museum, Tongass Historical Society, and the City of Ketchikan extend their sincere gratitude. As Ketchikan was becoming established, so too . . . — — Map (db m310697) HM
Near Front Street at Mission Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Revenue Cutter McCulloch is docked near Northern Machine Works (left) and a Japanese barkentine is at anchor on the south end of the wharf near the Ketchikan Spruce Mills (right) to purchase fish. Also visible is St. John's Episcopal . . . — — Map (db m181984) HM
Today, the value of Totem Bight’s magnificent carvings is self-evident, but not long ago, things were different. Culture in Crisis For untold generations, totem poles were the largest and most visible symbols of the Tlingit, Haida and . . . — — Map (db m311066) HM
On Front Street at Mission Street, on the right when traveling south on Front Street.
For thousands of years, water has been the common highway for all Northwest Coast Natives. Living at the edge of dense rain forests of great cedar, spruce, and hemlock along one of the world's richest sea coasts, their dependence upon seafood . . . — — Map (db m181977) HM
[Totem pole effigies, top to bottom]
• Yeil (Raven)
• Sun
• Chief's Daughter
• Chief wearing a tall hat. Baby's face in the hat suggests Chief's Raven-ness
The Raven Stealing the Sun kootéeyaa (totem pole), commissioned by the . . . — — Map (db m258178) HM
Near Mill Street, on the left when traveling east.
A city arose at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek early in the 20th century, where Native people had camped for uncountable centuries to fish and hunt, houses, stores, hotels and sawmills uprooted the rainforest skyline in a sort of land-rush flurry of . . . — — Map (db m182027) HM
Near Totem Bight Road, on the right when traveling south.
Symbols and customs glue society together. Potlatch ceremonies reinforce social structure through storytelling and oratory, totem pole raising, feasting and gift giving. Potlatches are symbols of wealth, often lasting for days. They can take years . . . — — Map (db m310962) HM
Near Bawden Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ketchikan Creek is the central thread of town in both location and meaning: it is the reason we are here today. Tlingit people, the first in the area, traditionally came to the creek as a summer fish camp. Taant’a Kwáan Tlingit – who have . . . — — Map (db m310682) HM
On Main Street at Grant Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
500 yr. old cedar from Ketchikan, Alaska
carved after ancient Tsimshian culture
By David K. Fison (Nadáam 'Nłomsk)
of the Tsimshian Killer Whale Clan
Anchorage, Alaska April 28, 2001
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Completed in 2001
The . . . — — Map (db m258207) HM
Native carvers took huge western red cedar and transformed them into magnificent totem poles. Respect for the Totem Tree Highly respected, commissioned artists usually carved totem poles. The carver generally selected red cedar because of its . . . — — Map (db m311075) HM
On Totem Bight Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Pacific Northwest Coast Natives have a strong sense of belonging to the land and water, which reflects the spirit and substance of their culture. The rainforest provides raw material for shelter, fuel, fiber, transportation, and food such as . . . — — Map (db m310927) HM
Near Totem Bight Road, on the right when traveling south.
Contrary to early missionary belief, totem poles were never worshipped. Some served to record stories and family histories, proclaim wealth and status, or honor the dead. Others grace house fronts or serve as posts that support the clan houses. . . . — — Map (db m310975) HM
Totem poles tell stories. The owner presents the pole and tells its story, usually at a potlatch. The figures or crests in the pole help witnesses remember the story. How many figures can you identify using the clues here? Totem Pole figures . . . — — Map (db m311011) HM
On Front Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Front Street.
“Thundering Wings” — the title of local master carver Nathan Jackson's magnificent cedar monument, depicts the Tlingit native origin of Ketchikan's name, as told by Chief Reynold Denny of the Beaver Clan:
“About three hundred years ago the . . . — — Map (db m181908) HM
On Totem Bight Road, on the right when traveling south.
Along with other cultures, Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian have long used rainforest plants for food and medicine. This wildflower garden contains many of them. The Native people have spiritual ties to these plants and great knowledge of their . . . — — Map (db m310922) HM
WELCOME
You are standing in the traditional lands of the Taant'a Kwáan Tlingit, who have cared for this place from earliest human time. It would not survive in its richness and beauty without their stewardship. We are grateful for . . . — — Map (db m258175) HM
Near Totem Bight Road south of North Tongass Highway, on the right when traveling south.
By the 1800's the Tlingit and Haida Indians of Southeast Alaska had developed a very sophisticated and highly stratified society. This clan house, in a natural setting similar to historic Tlingit and Haida villages, along with the surrounding . . . — — Map (db m307819) HM
Totem Bight State Historical Park exhibits totem poles and a clan house typical of three Native groups: Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. These three groups were unique as they incorporated their distinctive art into totem poles. The Civilian . . . — — Map (db m307814) HM
Near Mission Road south of W Marine Way, on the left when traveling south.
“Fishing isn’t the same as it used to be, because we used to have to use oars to move the skiffs, now we have powerful engines to do all of the work. Before, we would always go out and fish, all the time, but now we spend more time learning . . . — — Map (db m310735) HM
On Mission Road south of W Marine Way, on the left when traveling south.
“The role that salmon plays in our lives is one you can’t even put into words. We’ve relied on them. I think people take their presence for granted, but if we want them to continue to come back year after year, then we need to honor them and . . . — — Map (db m310729) HM
Denali or Mt. McKinley?
Like the clouds that often enshroud it, the question of what to call North America’s tallest peak has loomed over it for more than a century.
Tempestuous Beginnings
An Athabascan story tells of their . . . — — Map (db m311562) HM
On South Valley Way south of Elmwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The riches of the Matanuska River valley have sustained settlement in this area for thousands of years.
GOLD MINING
Prospectors went into the mountains to look for gold and minerals, and early trading posts were set up on the . . . — — Map (db m254667) HM
On Glenn Highway (Alaska Route 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
The mountains across the Matanuska River are part of the Chugach
Mountain Range. The Chugach Mountains extend in an arc for roughly
350 miles, bordering Cook Inlet near Anchorage, Prince William Sound and
on toward Icy Bay where they meld with . . . — — Map (db m254977) HM
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
The resources of the Matanuska Valley, including its people, create a cornucopia of natural wealth.
The Wild Advantage
Throughout history, Athabascans thrived off the bountiful resources of this valley—fishing, hunting, and gathering, . . . — — Map (db m255209) HM
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
Katie was clan grandmother of Nay'dini'aa Na' Kayax (Chickaloon
Native Village) and a founder of the Ya Ne Dah Ah School, the first
Tribal school in Alaska. She taught Ahtna language and culture
including, songs, dances, beading, and Ahtna . . . — — Map (db m255179) HM
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
The Matanuska Valley's ecosystem is an intricate
network of diverse, interconnected elements.
You too are a part of this!
Rich and Connected
Carved in part by the Matanuska Glacier and the braided
Matanuska River, this long valley . . . — — Map (db m255256) HM
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
The Dena'ina called this river the Chatanhtnu and the Ahtna called this river
Ts'itonhtna' which means "river from which trail comes out". The Matanuska
River watershed was an important route between Cook Inlet and the Copper River
Basin used . . . — — Map (db m254976) HM
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
The people of Nay'dini'aa Na' (Chickaloon) are part of an ancient culture that has met challenges and persevered.
Dene'
The Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabascans, or Dene' (People), have occupied this
area for thousands of years . . . — — Map (db m255224) HM
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
THE PEOPLE
The Chickaloon Ahtna Athabascan people traveled within the Copper River and Cook Inlet areas. Many families had their own traditional hunting and fishing grounds. The people moved from camp to camp, depending upon what food . . . — — Map (db m255185) HM
This is the gravesite of John Goodlataw. Born in 1870 in Chitina,
Goodlataw was Ahtna. In 1920, he settled in Chickaloon and worked
at various jobs around this area. He passed away in 1935.
The custom of raising Spirit Houses above the grave . . . — — Map (db m255207) HM
On Chickaloon Way north of Glenn Highway Milepost 61.6 ( Highway 1), on the right when traveling north.
For a small town (about 1,400 people) Sutton has a rich history. Two
Indigenous Athabascan Nations, the coastal Dena'ina and the interior Ahtna
Hwt'aene' (Peoples) including Nay'dini'aa Na' (Chickaloon Native Village),
used this part of the . . . — — Map (db m255008) HM
On Chickaloon Way north of Glenn Highway Milepost 61.6 ( Highway 1), on the right when traveling north.
The mountain dominating the view to the north is Granite Peak.
At 6,729 feet tall, it is one of the highest mountains on the front
range of the Talkeetna Mountains (you are standing at 500 feet). It
can be spotted easily from Anchorage on a . . . — — Map (db m254986) HM
On Chickaloon Way north of Glenn Highway Milepost 61.6 ( Highway 1), on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m254897) HM
On Glenn Highway (State Highway 1 at milepost 61.6) east of Chickaloon Way, on the left when traveling east.
Ahtna Hwt'aene' and Dena'ina Peoples have used over 100 local wild plants
for everyday living tools, food, medicine, and ceremony. They believe that
plants should be treated with respect and they often speak to plants while
harvesting them. . . . — — Map (db m255182) HM
On Post Office Road, on the right when traveling west.
The following 72 Inupiat Eskimos are interred in this common grave. Pray, honor and remember these villagers, who lost their lives during the short span of five days, in the influenza pandemic, November 15-20, 1918.
Abeyorok, Mike, 26 • . . . — — Map (db m149930) HM
Sharing Food, Sharing Life – Then and Now
Ukpiaġvik, which means ‘the place where we hunt snowy owls,’ was one of several ancient villages in the Barrow area. Our ancestors settled here primarily to hunt the great bowhead whales. But . . . — — Map (db m49595) HM
On Katlian Street, on the left when traveling north.
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. The hall is the place of importance in the native community. The original chapter of Alaska Native Brotherhood built this hall in 1914 to serve . . . — — Map (db m133827) HM
On Marine Street just north of Seward Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1849 the Church of the Resurrection was built into a portion of the fortified wall at this site. This unique church, situated on the divide between cultures, had two doors, one for Tlingit worshippers from their village and one for the priest . . . — — Map (db m308762) HM
On Lincoln Street at Monastery Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Street.
Russians and Native Alaskans took the first tentative steps toward mutual understanding in the Russian Bishop's House. The bishop lived here alongside Tlingit students and Native and Kryol (mixed ancestry) men studying to become Orthodox priests. . . . — — Map (db m181607) HM
Near Harbor Road 0.1 miles west of O'Connell Bridge (Route F-99), on the right when traveling west.
Blacksmiths and artisans who once lived and toiled on this hill were highly skilled workers of diverse ethnicities. Artifacts found here tell their forgotten story.
Under Your Feet
In 1997, archaeologists discovered Russian workshops . . . — — Map (db m181266) HM
On Lincoln Street east of Harbor Way, on the left when traveling east.
One of a number of early naval vessels that saw distinguished service in Alaska's waters, the sloop-of-war U.S.S. Jamestown on June 14, 1879 arrived off shore here in relief of the U.S.S. Alaska. She had been ordered to sail from San Francisco to . . . — — Map (db m308280) HM
On Marine Street just north of Seward Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1802 the Russian-American Company sailed into the harbor here to establish its new base of operations - Novo-Arkhangelsk - on the site of an already well-established Tlingit village. The Tlingit resented the invasion and the Russians . . . — — Map (db m308838) HM
On Marine Street just north of Seward Street, on the left when traveling north.
Yakov (Jacob) Netsvetov became the first Russian Orthodox priest of Alaskan Native heritage in 1828.
He served churches in the Aleutians for 15 years. Later, after his wife's death, he was assigned as a missionary in the Lower Yukon and . . . — — Map (db m308754) HM
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