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City Museum Menu General Information Museum Homepage Current and Upcoming Exhibits Free Winter Admission Walking Tour Founding of Juneau Attractions Directions to Museum Museum Brochure Solo Artist Exhibits Virtual Exhibits Celebrating Statehood Past and Present Contact Information Subscribe to Museum News Public Programs Public Programs Upcoming Classes Educational Tours Offered Volunteers Make It Happen Juneau History Digital Bob Gastineau Channel Memories Historic Structures Database Juneau History Grant Research RETURN TO CBJ HOMEPAGE		Juneau-Douglas City Museum Juneau History & Culture Workshops! PLEASE NOTE - DATE CHANGES!!!! For over a decade, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum has offered workshops on Juneau history and culture. Utilizing local knowledge and expertise, these one-evening workshops are designed to familarize tour operators and other people who will be interacting with Juneau visitors in the upcoming summer season. Each participant receives a comprehensive folder with valuable information and tour aids Participants get 20% off all CIty Museum gift shop items the night of their training Register 3 or more employees using one method of payment and receive a 20% discount! This season we are please to offer two opportunities for interested participants to attend our Juneau History workshop and our Introduction to Native Arts & Culture workshop. JUNEAU HISTORY & CULTURE with Richard Stokes Instructor Richard Stokes, a 38 year resident of Juneau will share information about Juneau's historic sites, local lore, eye-catching plants, wildlife watching, and much more. After retiring from a 23 year career with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Richard has driven busses and led hikes and whale watches for Gastineau Guiding. He was chosen as Princess Cruises Guide of the Year for Juneau in 2006. The Museum's video, Juneau City Built on Gold, will also be shown during the training. Each participant will receive an informational packet to enhance their own tours. Register for Juneau History & Culture workshop - Monday, May 5, 2008 from 6-8:30 p.m. Register for Juneau History & Culture workshop - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 6-8:30 p.m. INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE ARTS & CULTURE Instructors Kathy Ellis and Ross Soboleff will present a dynamic session on Native history, art and culture. Participants will gain an understanding of Native art and learn the true meaning of what a totem pole represents and other common misconceptions of Native art and culture. Kathy Ellis, a local shop owner, will lead participants in an activity of real vs. fake art and explain what to be aware of when looking for or purchasing authentic Native Alaskan arts and crafts. Register for Native Arts & Culture workshop - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 6-8:30 p.m. Register for Native Arts & Cutlure workshop - Thursday, May 8, 2008 from, 6-8:30 p.m. ALL WORKSHOPS ARE HELD AT THE JUNEAU_DOUGLAS CITY MUSEUM AT THE CORNER OF 4TH AND MAIN ST. Want to keep up-to-date? Subscribe to our RSS feed located on our homepage for the most up to date information.