Alaska Historical Commission
Alaska Historical Commission
Spring Meeting, April 3, 2025, 9am-1pm
The Alaska Historical Commission will meet via MS TEAMS to approve seven Certified Local Government grant applications, two National Register of Historic Places nominations, and two geographic name proposals. Any person or group wishing to address the commission on the grant requests, National Register nominations, geographic name proposals, or any other historic preservation issue is invited to participate in the public comment session (Time TBA). To sign up, email OHA at dnr.oha@alaska.gov.
Tentative Agenda
America250Alaska
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy recently appointed the Alaska Historical Commission to serve as Alaska's coordinating entity in planning the state's commemorative activities for the Semiquincentennial in 2026. In collaboration with America250 – the official nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – the America250-Alaska Task Force will work to honor the unique history, traditions, and contributions of the state while embracing the shared values and aspirations of the American people.
To learn more about the AM250AK:
Alaska Historical Commission Members
Nancy Dahlstrom, Lieutenant Governor. Alaska Historical Commission Chair.
Juneau, Alaska
Judith E. Bittner, SHPO. Member per Alaska Statute.
Anchorage, Alaska
Mark Rollins: Meets 36 CFR 61 qualifications for Archaeology.
Anchorage, Alaska
Wayne Jensen: Meets 36 CFR 61 qualifications for Architecture.
Juneau, Alaska
VACANT: Alaska Historical Society Designated Seat.
Rebecca Poulson: Alaska Historical Society Designated Seat.
Sitka, Alaska
Forgiveness Kochanowski: Public Member.
Anchorage, Alaska
Jonathon S. Ross: Indigenous Ethnic Group Representative Seat.
Chugiak, Alaska
VACANT: Historian Seat.
Harriet Dinegar Milks: Attorney for Alaska Historical Commission.
Alaska Department of Law
D. Roy Mitchell: Geographic Names Advisor.
Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council
Mission Statement
"The Alaska Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) provide programs to encourage the preservation and protection of the archaeological, historic, and architectural resources of Alaska."
