A Golden Opportunity — Opening of a Special Exhibit at the Klondike
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A Golden Opportunity — Opening of a Special Exhibit at the Klondike

By Beth Berube

I visited the gift shop at the Klondike Museum once, to admire their collection of cute, little stuffed mammals and to buy a National Forest Recreation Day Pass to hike up at the pass. The gallery is, after all, part of our National Park System.  I never beyond the gift shop into the museum to explore their exhibit.  Until today, that is.

Seattle had many businesses that outfitted those eager to make a fortune and stake a claim in Alaska at the end of their journey.  Many of those companies were located in Pioneer Square. The museum puts you in the shoes of these hopeful, northbound adventurers.  I have agonized about what I need to stuff in my backpack for a two night wilderness trek.  If I was one of these starry-eyed souls, I fear my hopes would be dashed by disillusion before my mule and I crossed Pike Street on the journey north.

This Friday, the Klondike Museum is treating its patrons to something very special.  Meg Bye and Leeann Davignon are artists creating a special exhibit called “Under the Midnight Sun,” a compilation of moments, memories and mementos.  Meg’s display is tactile.  Visitors are encouraged to pull and push doors, revealing objects and recollections of our Native American and immigrant forefathers.

While I was there, Leeann was creating a poignant collage representing personal recollections in the form of letters that visitors can remove from envelopes and read.

This Friday, June 5th, is opening night. There will be story telling by Gene Tagavan, from the Raven Clan.  Tall Tales based on fantastical stories of historical events will by narrated by Ingrid Nixon and Caleb Kerr, a local actor, will read the poem “The Cremation of Sam McGee.”

You have until November to see this special exhibit, and this is something that kids will enjoy too.  To learn more about the weekend schedule, go online to www.4culture.org and search Under the Midnight Sun.

2 Comments
  • Ann Brown
    Posted at 09:23h, 04 June

    Beth
    Great article , really enjoyed it and info on coming events . I just got back from a 7day trip on the Disney Cruise Ship to Alaska . My cousin his wife and 7 year old Elvis took me as their guest.
    We stopped in Skagway , ( Zip lining 9 times ) –Juneau and Ketchikan . We left and returned from Vavcouver .. So much fun . Have to show you my pictures from my I pad sometime.

    Ann

  • Ann Brown
    Posted at 09:23h, 04 June

    Beth
    Great article , really enjoyed it and info on coming events . I just got back from a 7day trip on the Disney Cruise Ship to Alaska . My cousin his wife and 7 year old Elvis took me as their guest.
    We stopped in Skagway , ( Zip lining 9 times ) –Juneau and Ketchikan . We left and returned from Vavcouver .. So much fun . Have to show you my pictures from my I pad sometime.

    Ann