We’re celebrating our seventh consecutive year of sharing Matanuska Colony history in the historic Wineck Barn at the Alaska State Fair. Each day throughout the Fair we show our films Alaska Far Away and Where the River Matanuska Flows, as well as vintage newsreels from the early days of the Colony in the 1930s. Since 2014, the Palmer Historical Society has shared the Wineck Barn with us, presenting wonderful displays of historical items from their vast collection of Colony memorabilia. (This year’s display honors the Colony’s military veterans – it’s a must-see.) Continue reading “Greetings (once again) from the Alaska State Fair!”
Welcome to the Alaska State Fair!
Greetings from beautiful Palmer, Alaska, where the Alaska State Fair opened yesterday. There’s an old saying that if you don’t like the weather in Alaska, wait five minutes, and it will change. Continue reading “Welcome to the Alaska State Fair!”