America’s Last Frontier: The Story of Alaska, presented by John Maietta In-Person
“The Last Frontier.” “Seward’s Folly.” “The Land of the Midnight Sun.” All three nicknames embody popular notions of Alaska. But the real story of America’s biggest and wildest state is more complex. This program explores 300 years of Alaska’s fascinating history – from the first Russian fur-trading settlements, through the booming Gold Rush days, to the modern challenge of balancing natural resource development with conservation, tourism, and the preservation of native Alaskan culture.
The program will be presented in the Lowry Room on the third floor of the Welch Children’s Wing. No registration required. For more information, call 570-326-0536, ext. 108
This program is one of the many ways Pennsylvania Public Libraries support the PA Forward Initiative through providing basic and information literacy opportunities for learning.