SKAGWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

SKAGWAY, AK

Skagway, AK_2023 08 19_0119 The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,240,[3] up from 968 in 2010.[4] The population doubles in the summer tourist season in order to deal with more than 1,000,000 visitors each year.[5] Incorporated as a borough on June 25, 2007, it was previously a city (urban Skagway located at 59°27′30″N 135°18′50″W) in the Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon Census Area (now the Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska).[5] The most populated community is the census-designated place of Skagway. 
Skagway was an important port during the Klondike Gold Rush. The White Pass and Yukon Route narrow gauge railroad, part of the area's mining past, is now in operation purely for the tourist trade and runs throughout the summer months. The port of Skagway is a popular stop for cruise ships, and the tourist trade is a big part of the business of Skagway. Skagway is also part of the setting for Jack London's book The Call of the Wild, Will Hobbs's book Jason's Gold, and for Joe Haldeman's novel, Guardian. The John Wayne film North to Alaska (1960) was filmed nearby.  The name Skagway (historically also spelled Skaguay) is derived from sha-ka-ԍéi, a Tlingit idiom which figuratively refers to rough seas in the Taiya Inlet, which are caused by strong north winds. 

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The Skagway Historical Museum & Archives is a unique museum located in Skagway, Alaska. It was founded in 1979 to preserve and share the rich history of the area. The museum is housed in a two-story building and features displays, photographs, and artifacts that tell the story of Skagway's past.

The museum offers a variety of exhibits, displays, and interactive activities that chronicle the history of Skagway, from its earliest beginnings as a fishing village and as a trading post for gold seekers during the Klondike Gold Rush to its current status as a popular tourist destination.

The museum also features an archives room and library that houses a wealth of information about the area, including photographs, newspaper articles, documents, and more. The museum staff is available to help visitors explore the archives and answer questions about the history of Skagway.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and activities, including lectures and workshops, as well as special events and guided tours. The museum is open year-round and admission is free. The Skagway Historical Museum & Archives is a great place to learn more about the unique history and culture of Skagway.

SKAGWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SKAGWAY AK. US MID #8400200006

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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SKAGWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
PO BOX 521
SKAGWAY
AK
99840

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MID # 8400200006
Name SKAGWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Alternate Name SKAGWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 59.459108, -135.307798
CODES FIPS State Code: 02
FIPS County Code: 230
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 1147