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First contact with Russians in Alaska
Mikhail Gvozdev -
First contact with Europeans in Alaska
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Explorer Capt. George Vancouver names the Lynn Canal
The Lynn Canal is the deepest fjord in North American running 90 miles south from Skagway. -
First European Sighting of Denali
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Russians sell Alaska to the US
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Fishing became a significant seasonal commercial enterprise
The first two canneries were built in Klawock and Sitka. -
S. Hall Young and John Muir visit the Chilkat Valley
John Muir mapped Glacier Bay with Tlingit Indian guides -
US Navy Shells Angoon
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Gold discovered at Porcupine Creek
Previously a stop on the Dalton Trail, Porcupine became a thriving gold-mining community leading to further development of Haines -
The Commission of Fort William Seward
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Haines Packing Company Cannery established
This cannery is still in operation buying salmon. My son will be working here this summer. -
Haines Cut-Off Highway built
Haines is now connected to the Alcan. -
Tee-Hit-Ton vs. US
This group of Tlingits brought a case against the US for compesation for lumber taken from tribal lands (Tongass National Forest). The case was decided against the Tee-Hit-Tons. -
Deadliest Catch Premiers
Set in the Bering Sea this series documents the lives, onbaord, of crab fisherman. The first season documented the final derby crabbing season. -
Sarah Paline became Governor of Alaska
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Premier of Gold Rush Alaska
Another Discovery Channel show featuring Alaska. Many episodes of this series are set just north of Haines featuring the Schnabel family. -
Mt. McKinnley returns back to Denali
