Programs at the City Museum:
An Evening of Maritime Heritage
Public Talks on Underwater Archaeology
Wednesday, September 15th, 7:00-8:30pm
Heavy Metal on the High Seas: Archaeological Research & Recovery on the USS Monitor by Tane Casserley
National Maritime Heritage Coordinator for the NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Tane Casserley specializes in 19th century warships and deep-water archaeology. Casserley most recently served as principal investigator on an expedition to document three German U-boats from the Battle of the Atlantic off the coast of North Carolina during World War II. Having led NOAA archaeological expeditions in the Florida Keys, the Great Lakes, the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands,and Alaska, Casserley will discuss archaeological research and recovery on the USS Monitor.
Photo credit above right: Mainshaft of Clara-Nevada courtesy of Dave McMahan, Alaska Office of History and Archaeology.
Shipwreck Landscapes from Juneau to St. Michael by John Jensen
Professor of maritime studies, John Jensen was raised in Alaska and commercially fished in Alaskan waters for fifteen years before becoming a maritime archeologist and historian. Jensen has been involved in investigations concerning various historic Alaskan shipwrecks, including the SS Portland, the shipwrecks of Lynn Canal, the historic steamship in St. Michael, and the World War II vessel Husky II. Specializing in 19th and 20th century maritime frontier shipwrecks and cultural landscapes, Jensen will discuss Shipwreck Landscapes from Juneau to St. Michael.
In addition to these two presentations, there will be a discussion of some of the cooperative OHA/NOAA working on the shipwrecks of Lynn Canal. These presentations are in conjunction with the Maritime Heritage Awareness Workshop: NAS Introduction to Foreshore & Underwater Archaeology presented by the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology and NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries Program.
Clothespin Creations
part of Day of Play with Juneau's Parks & Recreation Department
Saturday, September 25th
In celebration of Juneau’s recent designation as a Playful City, USA by KaBOOM! , a non-profit organization created to inspire communities to build places for children to play, the Juneau Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to come out and play on Saturday, September 25th. FREE activities will be scheduled throughout the day at all Juneau Parks and Recreation facilities.
Join us at the City Museum from 2-4pm for some old- fashion fun making clothespin dolls and animals. Just bring your imagination and we'll provide all the supplies. While you are here, be sure to check out School Time, our newest version of our hands-on-history room featuring an old-time school room, weights and measure activities, old-fashion toys and more. Check the Parks & Recreation homepage for more information.
Coffee & Collections Series kicks off October 16th!
The Story of the Revenue Cutter Wayanda with Jim Geraghty
Saturday, October 16th 10:30am
Geraghty will present an account of the men that were sent to investigate the uncharted waters of Gastineau Channel in 1868.
Check back soon from more information on upcoming Coffee & Collections Series presentations.
ADA Accommodations
The City and Borough of Juneau will provide equal opportunities for
persons with disabilities to participate in programs conducted through
the Parks and Recreation Department. ADA accommodations are available
with at least two weeks notice. For more information contact the
City Museum.
