ALCAN Celebrates 75 Years
The Alaska Highway ("ALCAN") is celebrating its 75th year. The highway was completed under difficult conditions by the military in 1942. It begins in Dawson Creek, in British Columbia, Canada. The highway ends in Delta Junction, around 1,400 miles later. The ALCAN is the road of legends. Several movies were made about it, back in the day.Alaska's Department of Transportation, the ALCAN Alaska communities of Tok and Delta, and other interested groups are working on celebrations planned for the Summer of 2017.
Events planned to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway.
May 30 Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
Fairbanks, Alaska
Carlson Center, 11:30 a.m.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Carlson Center, 11:30 a.m.
Contact: Meadow Bailey, Alaska Department of Transportation
(907) 451-2240, meadow.bailey@alaska.gov
(907) 451-2240, meadow.bailey@alaska.gov
June 2 Ft. Wainwright Block Party
Ft. Wainwright, Alaska
5-9pm, features: food, activities, giveaways
Celebrating:
- 242nd Army Birthday
- Vietnam Veteran Commemoration
- 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway
Ft. Wainwright, Alaska
5-9pm, features: food, activities, giveaways
Celebrating:
- 242nd Army Birthday
- Vietnam Veteran Commemoration
- 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway
Contact: Mel Slater, Ft. Wainwright Public Affairs Office
(907) 353-6701, melvin.d.slater.civ@mail.mil
(907) 353-6701, melvin.d.slater.civ@mail.mil
June 3 Delta Junction/Ft. Greely Celebration
Delta, Alaska
Delta, Alaska
Contacts: City of Delta, Mary Leith
(907) 895-4656, mleith@deltajunction.us
Ft. Greely, Elliott Ross
(907) 873-5032, Elliott.w.ross3.civ@mail.mil
(907) 895-4656, mleith@deltajunction.us
Ft. Greely, Elliott Ross
(907) 873-5032, Elliott.w.ross3.civ@mail.mil
June 5 Anchorage Celebration
Anchorage, Alaska
11:30 a.m., 333 West 4th Ave.
Anchorage, Alaska
11:30 a.m., 333 West 4th Ave.
Contact: Jean Pollard, Chair, Alaska Highway Project
(907) 764-7464, jeanpollard@gmail.com
(907) 764-7464, jeanpollard@gmail.com
June 16-17 Fairbanks NAACP Juneteenth Celebration
Lilly of the Valley Park, Fairbanks, Alaska
Lilly of the Valley Park, Fairbanks, Alaska
Contact: Ruby Sutton
(907) 322-7764, ruby.d.sutton.civ@mail.mil
(907) 322-7764, ruby.d.sutton.civ@mail.mil
June 29, 2017 Celebration at Soldier’s Summit, Alaska Highway
Soldier's Summit is a location along the Alaska Highway (historic mile 1061) in the vicinity of Kluane National Park and Reserve, with interpretative panels on the construction of the Highway along a maintained trail. On June 29, Parks Canada will host a day-long celebration with hospitality, special guests, special activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Alaska Highway, the opening of a new trail, and new interpretive exhibits in Kluane National Park and Reserve.
Soldier's Summit is a location along the Alaska Highway (historic mile 1061) in the vicinity of Kluane National Park and Reserve, with interpretative panels on the construction of the Highway along a maintained trail. On June 29, Parks Canada will host a day-long celebration with hospitality, special guests, special activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Alaska Highway, the opening of a new trail, and new interpretive exhibits in Kluane National Park and Reserve.
Contact: Lily Gontrad, Parks Canada
(867) 667-3967, lily.gontard@pc.gc.ca
(867) 667-3967, lily.gontard@pc.gc.ca
July 4, 2017 Tok Celebration
Tok, Alaska
Tok, Alaska
Contacts: John Rusyniak, Tok Chamber of Commerce
(907) 883-3124, john.rusyniak@gmail.com
(907) 883-3124, john.rusyniak@gmail.com
Oct. 10, 2017 Tuesday Nite History Talk, Alaska Highway
Valdez, Alaska
Valdez Museum, 5:50-6:30 p.m.
Valdez, Alaska
Valdez Museum, 5:50-6:30 p.m.
Contact: Faith Revell, Curator of Education & Public Programs
(907) 835-2764, frevell@valdezmuseum.org
(907) 835-2764, frevell@valdezmuseum.org
Oct. 25, 2017 Alaska Governor Bill Walker’s proclamation for “Alaska Highway Day”
Statewide recognition of the date, Oct. 25, 1942, when the two contingents building the Alaska Highway met up.
Statewide recognition of the date, Oct. 25, 1942, when the two contingents building the Alaska Highway met up.
Contact: Jean Pollard, Chair, Alaska Highway Project
(907) 764-7464, jeanpollard@gmail.com
(907) 764-7464, jeanpollard@gmail.com
If you'd like to participate in planning ideas or events, contact Meadow Bailey at DOT:
meadow.bailey@alaska.gov
