Why Join Us?

We hope that you will engage, involve and immerse yourself in one or more of our projects or special areas of interest. Hopefully you will find a part of it to which you feel connected, as the real purpose behind joining a group is to be part of it, not only join it. When individual members share their knowledge, the whole group is enriched. If you are a newcomer to the community, we are delighted to have you join us. If you have been here longer than you can remember, we welcome your knowledge and companionship. Everyone else is welcome too!

Haines like most small Alaskan towns, has a rich and colorful past. We share many of the same challenges that other towns in S.E. Alaska have faced, but the events and people that have made Haines and their accomplishments and endeavors are unique to our town. As time goes by, some of the best moments are forgotten. That is where we come in. What interests YOU about our local history? Please let us know as we continue to develop new Projects.

Take the Haines trivia quiz !

(written by Dave Pahl )

Let us know which you would be most interested in learning more about.**

GOLD FEVER

Who was the last mayor of Porcupine?

TLINGIT HISTORY & CULTURE

When did the Tlingit people first establish settlements in the Chilkat Valley?

 JACK DALTON & HIS TRAIL

Where did that trail start and end?

THE TANK FARM

How many gallons could be stored at the tank farm and of what?

THE CANNERIES

How many canneries have operated here?

COMMERCIAL FISHING

During the early 1900’s how did the fishing boats return to port?

HAINES COLORFUL CHARACTERS

Who drove a van with a dorsal fin?

WINTER LIFE

Who built the first snow machine in Haines?

TIMBER INDUSTRY

Where was the saw mill across the water?

OTHER TOPICS?
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Your answers, choices and/or comments to Chilkat Valley Historical Society, Box 623 Haines, AK 99827 or use the contact form.