For Immediate Release Master Interpretive Plan Approved Valdez, Alaska, October 25, 2016 – On Thursday, October 20th, the Board of Directors of the Valdez Museum and Historical Archive approved the final draft of a Master Interpretive Plan (MIP). The plan was crafted with the assistance of the Portland, Oregon, firm Alchemy of Design, specialists in…
We are now in our winter hours. The Valdez Museum on Egan will be closed Mondays and Open from 12 Noon – 5 Pm on Tuesday – Sunday. The Museum on Hazelet is closed except by appointment during our Winter hours.
Virtual Walking Tour of Old Town Launches Valdez, Alaska July 1, 2016 – The Valdez Museum and Historical Archive is excited to announce the launch of our online virtual walking tour of Old Town Valdez. The virtual tour features historic sites marked by the Pioneers of Alaska Igloos #7 and #2. Viewers can access historic…
On March 27, 1964, Alaska experienced the largest-ever recorded earthquake in North America. Known as the Good Friday Earthquake, this event caused an underwater landslide that washed away the waterfront area of Valdez and resulted in the loss of 32 lives. The quake also caused a local tsunami which surged into town, causing significant damage….
On behalf of the Valdez Museum and Historical Archives Board & Staff, I would like to thank the folks that made the 14th annual Roadhouse Fundraiser a success. This year’s theme was “Schoolhouse Roadhouse,” honoring the history of teachers and education here in Valdez. Each year the Valdez Museum’s annual event honors an individual who…