The robe was on display during Celebration in hopes that people might see it and know something about its origins.
History
Accidental discovery of sunken ship near Sitka reveals surprising history
On June 9, a mariner fouled his anchor in Herring Cove. Every time he tried to move the anchor, a little oil sheen and debris would pop up.
They were there on D-Day, on the beaches and in the skies. This is what they saw
The invasion was the largest amphibious assault in history, and a crucial turning point in World War II.
What happened to the village, gardens and fish camp at Auke Rec?
A KTOO listener asked about the Áak’w Ḵwaan village where Auke Recreation Area is now.
Alaska hasn’t executed anyone in over 70 years. The stories of the last two men hanged in Juneau may explain why.
In 1948 and 1950, Juneau executed two Black men — Austin Nelson and Eugene LaMoore — for the murder of a local grocer. The trials, according to a legal historian who has researched them for decades, were riddled with misconduct and errors.
Sitka Indian Village recognized as endangered historic place
Sitka Indian Village was once home to over forty Lingít clan houses. Today, only eight of those are still standing, and even fewer serve as active clan houses.