Tanana-Yukon Historical Society
Sharing the history and continuing story of Fairbanks and Interior Alaska
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 fourth Wednesday of the month. Information about our 2024-2025 lecture is will be posted here when available.
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7 PM at Pioneer Hall in Pioneer Park, we will “Benhti: Stories of Old Minto, Alaska”. Produced by Irene Sherry, the film describes the history and lives of the Athabascan people who lived in the village of Minto, on the Tanana River in central Alaska, between 1900 and 1970. Following the showing Sherry and her husband Paul will talk about its creation.
All TYHS events are free and open to the public.
For more information about our past lectures and events, or to obtain the zoom link to the lecture series please contact us.
Mary F. Ehrlander with Hild M. Peters have now published their new book “Hospital and Haven. The Life and Work of Grafton and Clara Burke in Northern Alaska”. For more information about the book, click here. The book is available at Bison Books, University of Nebraska Press. For 40% off while ordering, use code 6AF23.
We wish to thank our donors, some of whom have been extremely generous this past year. The Tanana Yukon Historical Society depends upon this kind of support and every donation is welcome, no matter its size. With these contributions, we have been able to carry out some projects and acknowledge vital members of our community who have passed on. BUT we need some ideas of how to spend your money. If you have a history-related project in mind please contact us! tyhs@alaska.net.