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Celebrate Alaska Day in Sitka

by The 100 Companies

This great state was once owned by Russia, but on Oct. 18, 1867 that changed on Castle Hill in Sitka. The United States purchased Alaska, which later became the 49th state in the country. Every year, the Alaska Day Festival commemorates the occasion with a week of memorable events.

The week of celebration includes:

Reenactment ceremony
Period costume ball
Dances
Special dinners
Contests
Parade
Panel discussions
Special guests
Sea kayak races
Running races
Variety show
Workshops
First responder visits

Even Alaska Airlines joins in the fun by greeting passengers during the week leading up to Oct. 18 in historic dress.

– Rebecca Hastings, The Alaska 100

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