EAGLE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMS
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The Eagle Historical Society was organized in 1961 as a
non-profit Alaskan corporation under the Internal Revenue Code
Section 501(c)(3) for charitable and educational purposes. The
organization is governed by a board of directors elected by the
membership. The MISSION of the society is to
discover, collect, preserve, display and disseminate historical
information about Eagle and the surrounding area.
See
MUSEUM
VOLUNTEERS
to learn how you can assist with some of the
following programs so important in preserving the history
and culture of the Eagle area in Alaska, while getting acquainted
with the residents and the country.
MAJOR PROJECTS: Collections: To establish and support a museum which includes collecting, cataloging and preserving the museum's collection. Develop archives to collect, catalog and preserve the large collection of papers, ledgers and maps, making them available to the public. Collect, catalog and preserve the large collection of historic photographs, also available to the public. Education: To research and publish historical information about Eagle and the surrounding area. Publish prizewinning newsletters three times yearly, books and historical articles in newspapers and magazines. Organize educational meetings and events. Finances: Operating the organization the first thirty years with only volunteers and without city financial support was not an easy task. Goal is to develop a sound financial plan to maintain an adequate museum staff. Your gift to EHSM, which may be tax-deductible, would be wholeheartedly welcomed and used to further the society's mission. Preservation:
Four major preservation projects of historic buildings
include Fort Egbert complex, Customs House, Improved Order of
Red Men Lodge and an 1898 log cabin. In 1999, the original log
church complex with three buildings was donated to the historical
society by the Episcopal Archdiocese of Alaska. Buildings are not the only
objects preserved, however. A good example is our unusual and rare Jeffery
Quad -- one of the first all-wheel drive vehicles -- now in running condition
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| Fort Egbert - EHSM was the first group to indicate a concern over the deterioration of the five remaining Fort Egbert buildings. After local efforts to work on the buildings were inadequate, they interested Senator Stevens in funding the Bureau of Land Management to restore all five buildings. EHSM has exhibits in three of the buildings due to a three-way cooperative agreement between EHSM, Bureau of Land Management and the City of Eagle. |
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Customs House (1901) - With funding from the City of Eagle, this building was moved back from the crumbling riverbank on a new foundation. It houses many of the interesting museum exhibits which deal with the Customs Service, their agents and the Yukon River. |
| Improved Order of Red Men Lodge (1904) - The historic lodge was cleaned up, electrified, stabilized and placed on a new foundation with EHSM funds from donations, grants and fundraisers. The building, donated to the EHSM by a local resident, includes a large hall for community functions and EHSM offices. |
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Log Cabin (1898) - Historic building has been stabilized with a new foundation and moved next to the Improved Order of Red Men Lodge. It has been named the Jim Scott Archives and Library and now houses the EHSM archives, historic library and photos. |
MUSEUM
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED: Want to experience life in a small,
rural ALASKAN community with moderate summer weather while
providing a much-needed service? Volunteers are the
backbone to all of the work of the Eagle Historical Society and
Museums. For those living outside of the Eagle area, volunteers
are welcome for short periods (2 weeks to a month) or longer
periods (June-September). It is highly recommended that
volunteers provide their own self-contained housing (such as a
motorhome or camper), as suitable housing is often in short supply.
Many types and levels of work skills are needed, plus there are
opportunities to learn new skills. During free time, volunteers
can hike the nature trails, climb the bluff, go bird
watching, identify wild flowers, pick wild berries, watch the
mighty Yukon River, take river trips, pan for gold, visit the
Eagle Native Village, make new friends, join the local beading
group and make some beaded items, utilize the excellent public
library, read and research the area's history, photograph this
beautiful historic area, participate in community potluck dinners
and other functions, take the historic river trip to Dawson on
the tour boat, and if you are lucky watch the Aurora.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Tour guides
Museum store
Education projects
Computer projects
Exhibit projects
General office work
Artist
Carpenter
Gardener
Fund raiser
or another job that fits your skills.
For further information or application to volunteer, call 907-547-2325 or write ehsmus@aptalaska.net.
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