Two Upcoming Events this Fall

On September 19, 2009 from 1 pm to 3 pm, the Gastineau Channel Historical Society will host a program entitled “History of the Minnie Field Home and School,” with presentations by Dee Williams and Marie Darlin. Dr. Walter A. Soboloff will also present a plaque honoring Minnie Field at this event. It will be held at Firewood Place on Willoughby Ave., Juneau.

On October 18, 2009 from 1 pm to 4 pm, the GCHS Annual Meeting will be held at DIPAC. At this meeting Rick Mattson will present a history of the DIPAC hatchery, there will be a silent Alaskana book auction, a ‘show and tell’ segment wherein attendees are asked to bring something of historical interest to share, door prizes will be awarded, and the annual report of activities of the Society will be given. There will be a catered brunch at the meeting, and cost for brunch will soon be announced.

The Gastineau Channel Historical Society looks forward to seeing you there!