Author: Sue Bergstrom

Gold Rush Days at the Valdez Museum!

Gold Rush Days at the Valdez Museum!

Valdez, Alaska, July 26, 2018 –According to its website, “The Valdez Gold Rush Days are an annual celebration honoring the past, present and future of Valdez.” The Valdez Museum, which shares similar goals, is joining the celebration by offering special activities during the 5-day event which takes place August 1-August […]

Woman Who Died in Juneau Gets Grave Marker 100 Years Later

Woman Who Died in Juneau Gets Grave Marker 100 Years Later

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The great-granddaughter of a woman who died in Juneau a century ago has located her ancestor’s unmarked grave and placed a headstone. Paula Haug visited Juneau last week to see the new grave marker at Evergreen Cemetery for Soyla Valentina Cardwell Lockhart, who died in November […]