Press Releases

THANK YOU ANNUAL APPEAL CONTRIBUTORS

Valdez, Alaska, August 20, 2020 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive 2020 Annual Appeal has been a rousing success! Once a year we ask everyone to open their hearts and pocket books to help keep the Museum operating. Since its launch in mid-July, total donations to the 2020 VMHA Annual Appeal have surpassed our…

Museum Becomes a COVID-Conscious Business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VMHA Earns City of Valdez COVID-Conscious Business Rating Valdez, Alaska, August 17, 2020 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive welcomes congratulations from the City of Valdez in earning the Valdez COVID Conscious Business designation. The Program recognizes local businesses and organizations for following recommended COVID-19 safety practices to protect their workforce,…

VMHA 2020 ANNUAL APPEAL UNDERWAY

Valdez, Alaska, July 21, 2020 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive recently launched our VMHA 2020 Annual Appeal with the theme Staying Connected. Once a year we ask everyone to open their hearts and pocket books to help us continue offering visitors a chance to experience the culture and history of our region. This…

Valdez Museum Reopened to Visitors on July 1st!

Valdez, Alaska, July 1, 2020 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive on Egan Drive in downtown Valdez reopened on July 1st, under new health guidelines that ensure a safe environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Museum’s doors have been closed to the public since mid-March due to health concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic….

Grants Sustain Museum Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valdez, Alaska, July 3, 2020 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive reopened to the public on July 1, 2020 after a nearly four month closure over health concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. During that time museum staff continued working and adapting to develop online program offerings and stay connected with…