McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum

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McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum Private tours available in the morning. Please contact museum personnel for additional information.

A small seasonal Alaskan museum celebrating and maintaining the rich industrial, wilderness, and personal history of the McCarthy-Kennicott valley, located in the heart of Wrangell St-Elias National Park

09/03/2025

A favorite story— good morning.

05/04/2024

The legendary Horsecreek Mary. An indigenous Alaskan native, with a Russian father. Many stories have been told of this woman. Apparently she was born on the coast but spent much of her life inland. It is my understanding she lived passed 100 years. She was very tough and experienced a lot. She was well known around “Old Town” Cordova and the village of Eyak. To the point some of Alaska’s famous painters, like Ziegler, did portraits of her.

In grade school, when growing up in Cordova, teachers often told us tales about her. One story had it that she had lost one of her eyes due slavery by the Russians. I sort of doubt that one though.

The one I like best: This involves an incident when she was very old. She was hobbling down the street in Old Town when one of the merchants, on a break, spotted her. The merchant was in the process of transferring newly delivered supplies into his store. He was working on a stack of 100 pound bags of flour. Being not very compassionate toward the elderly he decided to make fun. He shouted: “Hey old woman, if you can pack one of these bags away it is yours." With that, Horsecreek Mary went over, threw a bag across a shoulder, and took it home. Thank you, Geoff Bleaksly

28/03/2024

🎨 Request for Bids: Exterior Painting Project at the McCarthy Museum 🎨

Attention all general handymen and contractors with painting experience!

The McCarthy Museum is seeking bids for an exterior painting project to revitalize the appearance of our iconic museum building. In addition to painting, we require minor cosmetic wood repairs on the west side of the building. We're looking for skilled individuals or teams who can bring their expertise and creativity to this project.

🖌 Project Overview:

Scope: Exterior painting of the museum building and minor cosmetic wood repairs on the west side.

Areas to be painted: Walls, trim, doors

Timeline: Project completion by August 1st, 2024

💼 Submission Requirements:

Experience: Please provide details of past painting or general handyman projects and relevant experience.

Portfolio: Include samples of your previous work or links to your portfolio.

Cost Estimate: Provide a detailed breakdown of your bid, specifying the hourly wage for labor. Materials will be provided by the museum.

Utilization of Equipment: Note that the museum will provide paint and a sprayer that can be utilized by the contractor. Additionally, the museum will have a pressure washer available.

References: Share contact information for at least two references we can reach out to regarding your previous projects.

📝 How to Submit Your Bid:

Send your proposal, including the estimated hourly wage for labor, to Scott Clendaniel no later than May 1st, 2024.

For inquiries or more information, please contact Scott Clendaniel at [email protected] call or text 907.351.2522.

🏛 Building Dimensions:

Width: 45' 4"

Length: 26' 6"

Height: 10'

Let's work together to beautify the exterior of the McCarthy Museum and create a lasting impact for our community!

[Optional: Include an image of the museum's exterior or previous projects.]

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your bids!

28/03/2024

Meet Nyla Newman: Our New Museum Caretaker! 🏛️
Excited to introduce Nyla Newman, our newest caretaker at McCarthy Museum for the 2024 season! With a nursing background and a deep love for Alaska, Nyla will bring passion and warmth to our team. She's eager to preserve our region's rich history, and will even be learning about our 3D printer to hopefully assist Bob Cook with the model railroad project in the train car. Nyla's has love for the Copper Valley, McCarthy, and Kennecott. She will help the Mccarthy-Kennicott Museum volunteers in preserving its cultural heritage. Welcome aboard, Nyla!

15/02/2024

One day late. Happy Valentine Day

24/12/2023

Season’s Greetings to you - one and all.

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