Our Mission
The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center, Inc., an educational institution of the Haines Borough, is committed to collecting, preserving and interpreting through history, art and the unique blending of diverse cultures within the Chilkat Valley. The Sheldon Museum's presentation of artifacts, clan trust property, and memorabilia enhances quality of life for area residents and visitors; informs researchers and historians; inspires artists and creative writers; and encourages community pride through permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits, and through a variety of programs for schools and the public.
The Web Sheldon Museum
Tlingit Culture Displays
Pioneer History Displays
Chilkat Blanket
Explore Tlingit History, Culture, Tlingit Dance,
Potlatches and more.
Porcupine Gold Rush, Solomon Ripinsky, Dalton Trail, Charles Anway, Exhibit Upgrades and more. 
Fort William H. Seward
Temporary Exhibits

Ft. William H. Seward
An Alaskan Army Post 1902-1946
Traveling Exhibits and Six Week Spotlight Program
Art Exhibitions featuring local Haines artists
Sheldon Museum Store
Eldred Rock Lighthouse
Acceptance Mark
  Unique Books and Local Artists
No Paypal account required to shop!
Historic Light Station in the Lynn Canal
22 Miles South of Haines. 
Chilkat Valley Historical Society
Newsletter

Chilkat Valley Historical Society
Join the Historical Society
and help preserve local history!

Charlie Anway Cabin Restoration Project
The Historical Society has embarked on a multi-year project to restore the Anway cabin!

Sheldon Museum Newsletter
Produced Bi-Annually (sort of)
Previous Issues:
 August 2008 PDF (558KB)
Nov 2009 PDF (653KB)
Nov 2009 Inserts (920KB)

Most Recent Issue:
April 2011
Download PDF (610KB)
SPECIAL EVENTS
LAST UPDATED: 4/23/2012

MUSEUM HOURS - SPRING

GALLERY HOURS:
Monday - Saturday 1-4pm

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
(Closed holidays)

MUSEUM CLOSED:
Friday, April 27th, 2012
for Board & Staff Retreat

Summer Hours Begin: May 21st
Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, 1-4 Sat. In June we begin opening on Sundays 1-4pm.

TLINGIT LANGUAGE CLASS
Tuesdays
6:30pm at the Sheldon Museum

Want more information? Contact Susannah Dowds at 766-2366.

HAINES ACAPPELLA WOMEN'S CHORUS
Weekly Practice Thursdays
6pm at the Sheldon Museum

Interested in Joining? Want more Information? Call Nancy Nash
at 766-2791

EXHIBIT UPGRADES

The Museum is in the process of upgrading our exhibits. We welcome community involvement in this process. Have ideas? Interested in helping? Just curious? Click here.

SIX WEEK SPOTLIGHT SERIES

Click for more information

SHELDON MUSEUM BOARD MEETINGS
& COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
All meetings are held at the Sheldon Museum
and are open to the public. Just ring the door bell.


Monthly Board Meeting:
 Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 1:30pm

Committee Meetings:
Finance Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 12:30

Board & Staff Retreat:
Friday, April 27th, 2012 from 10am - 3pm.

Committee Assignments

There are currently no vacancies on the Sheldon Museum's Board of Trustees. However, committees are always open.
Email us for more information.

Across the Shaman's River: John Muir and the Quest for the Tlingit Crown Jewels by Dan Henry
 articulates historical details of the Tlingit people of the Chilkat and Chilkoot Region with indepth analysis of such controversal subjects as the Whale House Artifacts Trial of 1993, Louis Shotridge, Skundoo the Medicine Man, land rights along the Chilkat and Chilkoot Trail and more. Click here

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