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 2025-2026 lecture is will be posted here when available. News of our upcoming lecture series will be posted soon.
All TYHS events are free and open to the public.
Our first program of the 2025-2026 season is on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Noel Wien Library. The topic is “Exploring the New Noel Wien Library” presented by Hope Winch.
We’ll start in the Library’s new “Maker Space,” with a general discussion of the remodel and historical and research collections. Following the initial presentation, a walk-about will identify some of the Library’s important Alaskana and public art collections. We’ll also take a look at the expanded Berry Room and the new Cafe.
Hope Winch is Reference Librarian for Noel Wien’s Alaska Collection. Previously, she worked as a librarian in the Borough’s North Pole Branch.
For more information about our past lectures and events, or to obtain the zoom link to the lecture series please contact us.
Click here to to view Wickersham House.
Click here to view Eagle Courthouse.
Click here to view TYHS Juneau.
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.