America 250: Alaska's Week of Dreams Kickoff

Schedule

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-09:00

Location

Anchorage Public Library (Mountain View Library) | Anchorage, AK

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Alaska State Parks Office of History and Archaeology would like to welcome you to the Alaska's Week of Dreams Kickoff.

Join the America250-Alaska team and Mountain View Library for an inspiring evening as we officially kick off Alaska’s Week of Dreams, a statewide, week-long summer celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday.

Join us to learn about Alaska’s vision for Week of Dreams, discover how you can get involved, and explore Alaska’s historic place in America’s story. The evening begins with a warm-up and community booths, followed by presentations highlighting Alaska’s past, present, and future.

✨ This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

Schedule highlights:
• 6:00–6:30 PM: Pregame warm-up with cookies and coffee and engage with local sports organizations.
• 6:30-7:30 PM: Welcoming and speaker presentations.

Guest Speakers

Olga Zacharof - Aleut Community of Saint Paul Island, "The Incredible Story of Alaska's Oldest Team: The Knock Down and Skin 'Em Club"

Jamar Hill - RBI Alaska, "Baseball for the Future: Mountain View"

Dr. Katherine Ringsmuth - Alaska State Historian, "Alaska's Field of Dreamers: America's Pastime in the Far North"

Whether you’re curious about America250, Baseball, passionate about Alaska history, or just looking for a meaningful community event — we’d love to see you there!
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Anchorage Public Library (Mountain View Library), 150 Bragaw St, Anchorage, AK 99508-1307, United States

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