KHNS airs History Talk every Tuesday morning 8:45 to 9 am during Soundwaves. The talk alternates between History Talk with staff from Haines Sheldon Museum and staff from The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Listen each Tuesday to learn about fascinating historical events, interesting people and current learning opportunities and events during History Talk on KHNS.
Russ White hosts the Chilkat Valley Historical Society’s CJ Jones to talk about the shipwreck of the Princess Sophia.
Kyle Clayton talks with Jonathan Flood of the National Parks Service. Skagway has always experienced a seasonal migration south, not only of Skagwegians, but also interior Alaskans and Canadians passing through. The Princess Sophia was one of those southbound ships.
Kyle Clayton hosts Sheldon Museum director Brandon Wilks to talk about the Day of the Dead on First Friday and other upcoming museum events, plus major gallery changes, and new projects.
Russ White talks with Paul Swift about the history of surveying in Haines
Russ White continues his interview with Paul Swift about his early days in Haines.
Russ White talks with longtime Haines resident Paul Swift about his career as a surveyor.
Russ White hosts Ethan Dawson of the National Park Service, talking about the mandatory ton of supplies the Gold Rush stampeders were required to bring with them when they crossed into the Yukon.
Tim Shields talks with Sheldon Museum Director Brandon Wilks about two new photography exhibits opening on First Friday, and the upcoming membership drive.
Russ White shares an interview from the 1970s with Mary Meacock, about the Henderson farm. The young interviewer is unidentified; maybe you recognize her voice?
Russ White talks with Jonathan Schmidt of the National Park Service about early breweries in Skagway.
Kyle Clayton hosts CJ Jones to talk about surveyor George Davidson and his role during the US/Canadian border dispute.
Russ White talks with Jeremy Bloom from Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park about Jack London and the Gold Rush.
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History Talk 02-27-24
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History Talk 01-30-24
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History Talk 01-09-24
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History Talk 12/26/23
History Talk 12/05/23
History Talk 11/28/23
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History Talk 10/10/23
History Talk 10/03/23
History Talk 9/19/23
History Talk 8/22/23
History Talk 8/15/23
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History Talk 7/25/23
History Talk 7/11/23
History Talk 6/13/23
History Talk 5/16/23
History Talk 4/4/23
History Talk 08-18-20
Skagway History Talk 01-14-20
Haines History Talk 01-07-20
Skagway History Talk 12-31-19
History Talk 11-5-19
History Talk 10-29-19
History Talk 10-15-19
History Talk 9-24-19
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History Talk 3-15-19
History Talk 2-26-19
Helen Alten discusses the expansion of the Watershed exhibit, the Tlingit Language Class being held at the museum, and a little history on the Princess Sophia September 25, 2018
Tyler Young from the NPS in Skagway gives a brief overview of Federal Indian Policy from 1867-1971. September 18, 2018
Helen Alten continues her discussion on Haines Schools. August 21, 2018
Helen Alten gives a little history on education in Haines and the Chilkat Valley. August 14, 2018
Ranger Katie talks about what communication was like during the Klondike Gold Rush. July 31, 2018
Susannah’s guest Meghan talks about Gold Rush Documentarians. July 17, 2018
Susannah brings in Cassie Anderson, the KLGO Lead Interpretive Ranger, to talk about the department and the upcoming Junior Ranger Day. July 10, 2018
Helen talks about an upcoming art event at the museum, a bit of history on art in the upper lynn canal, and Anway Cabin restoration. June 19, 2018
Susannah has special guest Meghan Baily call-in from D.C. June 12, 2018
Helen Alten discusses history of mining in the Yukon and Porcupine areas June 5, 2018
Susannah Dowds talks with Sean Jones about Archaeology on the Chilkoot Trail May 22, 2018
Susannah Dowds chats with Andrea Nelson about her artist-in-residency on the Chilkoot Trail
