Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Tanana-Yukon Historical Society Sharing the history and continuing story of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://tananayukonhistory.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [2017-18 Speakers](https://tananayukonhistory.org/2017/08/31/2017-18-speakers/) - The TYHS has an active schedule of speakers at out monthly meetings held either in Pioneer Hall at Pioneer Park or at the Noel Wien Library (Check facebook for details and dates). Our next speakers will be: October 18, 2017: Panel Discussion with staff and faculty from the Alaska Polar Regions & Archives Collection. - [Tentative Speaker's list](https://tananayukonhistory.org/2016/11/28/tentative-speakers-list/) - The TYHS has an active schedule of speakers at out monthly meetings held either in Pioneer Hall at Pioneer Park or at the Noel Wien Library (Check facebook for details and dates). Our next speakers will be: October 18, 2017: Panel discussion with the Alaska Polar Regions Collections & Archives. Topics TBA. November 15, 2017: - [Looking for History?](https://tananayukonhistory.org/2016/05/24/here-is-another-post/) - Check out all the links to historical sites of interest to Interior historians in our history link page. Use the drop-down menu on the main page to access an amazing list of resources. We invite you to get more involved with the continuing story of this region by becoming a volunteer or member. ## Pages - [Welcome](https://tananayukonhistory.org/) - Education, Advocacy, Preservation The Tanana-Yukon Historical Society has helped celebrate and preserve the history of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska since the 1960s. Join us and help keep this history alive for future generations! What We Do The Tanana Yukon Historical Society’s mission is to collect and share State and local historical knowledge through public lectures and events; historical preservation - [News & Events](https://tananayukonhistory.org/news-events/) - 2025-2026 Lecture Series The TYHS has an active schedule of speakers at our free monthly public lectures. The lectures start at 7 PM, unless otherwise noted, on the third Wednesday of the month. Information about our 2025-2026 lecture is will be posted here when available. All TYHS events are free and open to the public. - [Who We Are](https://tananayukonhistory.org/who-we-are/) - The Tanana Yukon Historical Society’s mission is to collect and share State and local historical knowledge through public lectures and events; historical preservation and cultural resource management projects; historical grant writing and administration; and operation of the Wickersham House Museum, Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. The Tanana-Yukon Historical Society has helped celebrate and preserve Alaska’s history - [Our Work](https://tananayukonhistory.org/our-work/) - The Tanana Yukon Historical Society’s mission is to collect and share State and local historical knowledge through public lectures and events; historical preservation and cultural resource management projects; historical grant writing and administration; and operation of the Wickersham House Museum, Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. The Tanana-Yukon Historical Society keeps Interior Alaska history alive with programs - [News & Events](https://tananayukonhistory.org/news-and-events/) - 2024-2025 Lecture Series The TYHS has an active schedule of speakers at our free monthly public lectures. The lectures start at 7 PM, unless otherwise noted, on the third Wednesday of the month. Information about our 2024-2025 lecture schedule is as follows: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7 p.m. at Pioneer Air Museum in Pioneer Park - [Historical Lecture Series](https://tananayukonhistory.org/our-work/historical-lecture-series/) - In the winter, we run a monthly lecture series featuring presentations about local and state historical topics. When: Fourth Wednesday of the monthWhere: Pioneer Hall at Pioneer Park, Fairbanks Upcoming lectures will be posted here. Lecture topics Past lecture topics have included: The Birthplace of William H. Seward, Alaska's First Statesman Drawing History Gold Rush - [Members](https://tananayukonhistory.org/who-we-are/members/) - Our current members. - [Collaborations](https://tananayukonhistory.org/our-work/collaborations/) - With Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities This project is a first for the Tanana-Yukon Historical Society. Aside from the collection of treasures inside Wickersham House Museum, we’ve never owned much. Now, we’re the owners and custodians of the James W. Dalton Interpretive Sign, located at Mile 1.1 of the Dalton Highway. The Society - [History Links](https://tananayukonhistory.org/history-links/) - Interior Alaska Historical Links Fairbanks Alaska Mining Hall of Fame Museum Creamer's Field - Migratory Waterfowl Refuge Explore Fairbanks George C. Thomas Memorial Library National Historic Landmark Golden Heart Plaza Ladd Army Airfield Pioneer Air Museum Lend-Lease Monument Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center National Park Service - Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center Pioneer Air - [Join & Donate](https://tananayukonhistory.org/join/) - Become an historical ambassador for a small annual fee. Join us and help continue our mission of education, advocacy and preservation. Join the Society as a dues-paying member and, if you have time, volunteer. Memberships are by calendar year beginning January 1. You may begin a new membership, renew a membership or give the gift of a - [Publications](https://tananayukonhistory.org/our-work/book-publishing/) - Alaska Pioneer Interiors This collection of photographs of Alaska pioneer home interiors, assembled by historian Jane Haigh, is a great resource or those seeking to identify authentic furnishings or styles, or to recreate them for museums, theater sets, or private homes. Price: $16.95, includes shipping & handling. Buy Now First Catch Your Moose: The Fairbanks Cookbook - [Wickersham House](https://tananayukonhistory.org/our-work/wickersham-house-tours/) - Admission is free, but we welcome donations.Location: Pioneer Park, Fairbanks | See map Listen to the Alaskaland Podcast Ep. 3 - Judge James Wickersham: The Man Who Named Fairbanks No other man has made as deep and varied imprints on Alaska's heritage ... a federal judge, member of Congress, attorney and explorer ... present-day Alaska is deeply in debt - [Contact](https://tananayukonhistory.org/contact/) - 535 2nd Ave (Co-op Plaza Building), Suite 201 (open by appointment)PO Box 71336 | Fairbanks, AK 99707-1336(907) 456-8947 | E-mail us at tyhs@alaska.net ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://tananayukonhistory.org/category/uncategorized/) - [Lecture](https://tananayukonhistory.org/category/lecture/)