Alaska: Celebrating 50 Years of Statehood
May 16, 2008 | Tags: Events, Statehood Celebration
Alaska officially begins a two-year celebration of its history and culture in Fairbanks on May 28th by marking the 50th anniversary of its statehood, which was officially granted on January 3, 1959. A series of 50th Anniversary events are scheduled throughout the summer, here are the tentative plans for our area courtesy of Festival Fairbanks:
- Friday, May 23 – Trace Adkins in Concert at Carlson Center
- Saturday, May 24 – A Look Back at Our History – Alaska Museums Day
- Sunday, May 25 – Memorial Day
- Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day Observance
- Tuesday, May 27 – A Look Forward to the Future…AGIA Findings, Chamber’s Luncheon: Noon ~ 1pm @ Carlson Center
- Wednesday, May 28 – Bonfire, Bar-B-Q and Music at Pioneer Park (Peger Rd. back entrance) 5:30 – 8:30 PM Special Guests: Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Mayor Terry Strle, Mayor Jim Whitaker, Interior Delegation
- Thursday, May 29 – Elton John in Concert at the Carlson Center
- Friday, May 30 – Proud To Be Alaskan: Join us for the community festival at Pioneer Park
- Saturday, May 31 – Kite Day at Griffin Park in Downtown Fairbanks at 2pm. Free kites for the first 500 people!
The Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission has a few more details.
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