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.
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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
Alaska's First Permanent 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
Historic Light Station in the Lynn Canal
22 Miles South of Haines. 
Anway Cabin Restoration Project
Newsletter

The Chilkat Valley Historical Society
has embarked on
a multi-year project to restore
the Charlie Anway Cabin and grounds.
Click here for more information.

Sheldon Museum Newsletter
Produced Bi-Annually (sort of)
Previous Issue: August 2008
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Most Recent Issue: November 2009
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SPECIAL EVENTS
LAST UPDATED: 3/11/2010

MUSEUM HOURS

GALLERY HOURS:
Monday - Saturday 1 - 4pm
Sunday - Closed
LOWER GALLERY CURRENTLY CLOSED
Due to exhibit upgrades and renovations.
 Please call 766-2366 for off-hours appointment to view galleries.

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

2010 BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
Fridays at Noon
Starting February 12th - March 26th, 2010

Bring your lunch and enjoy historical talks and presentations by local guest speakers.

Sponsored by the Chilkat Valley Historical Society and the Sheldon Museum.
(see poster at right for featured guests)


Events Include: Mystery Dinner Theater, Mystery Crafters at the Klukwan School, Who Dunnit Movie Nights at the Haines Library, Treasure Hunts at the Sheldon Museum, Haines School Readers Theater Performances, Writing Contests, Art Noir Contest, and Weekly Website Trivia Contests. Details to be announced.

Click here for schedule of events
Click here for sponsors

3RD SUNDAY RECITAL SERIES:
Featuring Singers Amelia Nash, Liz Fisher and Julie Cozzi
March 21, 2010 at 2pm.

This month featuring old time 1930s & 4Os era songs to complement the Big Read. Join us for this free entertaining monthly program featuring local singers, music, poetry, readings and much more!

TLINGIT LANGUAGE CLASS
Every Tuesday Through May 2010
7 - 9pm at the Sheldon Museum

Join Tlingit Teachers Evelyn and Joanne Elsie Spud following Lessons plans from "Beginning Tlingit" by Nora and Robert Dauenhauer. Classes are FREE.

HAINES ACAPPELLA WOMEN'S CHORUS
Weekly Practice every Thurdsay at 6 pm

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

MUSEUM ON-LINE STORE
RELAUNCHED WITH PAYPAL!

No more hassles! Shop and pay online with the security of Paypal! No account required!
Start shopping!

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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:
Tuesday, March 16th at 1:30pm

Exhibits Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, March 16th at 1pm

Committee Assignments

Are you interested in joining the Sheldon Museum's Board of Trustees? We'd loved to have you! There is one vacancy.
Email us for more information.

REAWAKENING OF TLINGIT ART:
Carl Heinmiller and Alaska Indian Art
A Book Discussion with DANIEL HENRY
with special guests Lee Heinmiller, Jenny Lynn Smith and others.
Wednesday, March 17th at 7pm

Join Dan Henry and panelists for a discussion on his latest chapter of his book Dancing at Deer Rock. For a copy of the latest "Reawakening..." chapter please stop by the museum and pick up a copy. Click on poster above at right for a larger image.

Below are pdf download links to Dan's other chapters. Please keep in mind these are drafts. Comments and questions are welcome. Email Dan Henry here.

Downloads:
Deer Rock Overview (10.9.09).pdf
Prologue - Becoming Deer (10.9.09).pdf
Ch1.Prophet at Yandeistackye (10.9.09).pdf
Ch2.Trampling the Shaman (10.9.09).pdf
Route to Riches (01.10.10).pdf
Six Week Spotlight Exhibitions
Accepted Artists, May 30th, 2009
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.

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Box 269, Haines, AK
99827 - Phone: (907) 766-2366
museumdirector@aptalaska.net