Alaska Historical Commission

• Reviewing Alaskan prehistory and history materials now in print



• Identifying gaps in the published coverage of Alaska's past



• Identifying sources of Alaska's history



• Coordinating publication of materials that present all aspects of Alaska's history



• Reviewing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places



• Reviewing and making recommendations on grant proposals for assistance



• Determining the correct and most appropriate names for Alaska's geographic features



• Serving as the state representatives for Alaska's Geographic Names Program



• Advising the Governor and the Legislature on state policy and programs for the preservation of the state's historic, prehistoric, and archaeological resources

The Alaska Historical Commission is creating a list of upcoming anniversaries of places and events in Alaska’s history between 2012 and 2017.  In addition, the AHC seeks ideas for projects for two anniversaries in particular:  the 150th anniversary of Russia’s sale and America’s purchase of Alaska in 2017-18; and the 25th anniversary of opening the border between Alaska and Russia and the end of the Cold War in 2013-14. 

Suggestions and comments about the two specific anniversaries, and to add others to the list, should be sent to the AHC at oha@alaska.net.  The public comment period is open until March 8, 2012.  The list will be on the website shortly after and on the agenda for discussion at the AHC meeting scheduled for March 27-28, 2012 in Juneau.