Press Releases

Press Releases

Grant Awards for Museum Operations

December 9, 2021

Valdez, Alaska, December 9, 2021 – The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to create challenges for museums nationwide, and the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive is grateful to have recently been given two Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants that directly support museum operations. A grant award of $3,500 will be used to buy cleaning supplies…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

December 8, 2021

From the Board and Staff of the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive! As the year draws to a close people start to reflect upon what’s transpired over the past year, looking forward to the promise of what the New Year might hold. The Valdez Museum team is now planning for new exhibits, activities and programs…

Museum Store Sunday Celebrated Worldwide

November 18, 2021

Valdez, Alaska: On Sunday, November 28, 2021the Valdez Museum will take part in a global celebration designed to encourage direct community engagement through visitation and sales in participating cultural institutions. Museum Store Sunday is a signature advocacy initiative of the Museum Store Association. More than 1,700 museum stores representing five continents, 23 countries, and all…

2021 Roadhouse Dinner Cancelled

October 24, 2021

Valdez, Alaska, October 24, 2021 – Due to the spike in COVID 19 cases locally our On the Road Again Roadhouse Dinner in-person event scheduled for November 6, 2021 at the Valdez Civic Center has been cancelled. We want to do our part in protecting the health of the community and do not want to…

Online Auction Supports Museum Programs

October 20, 2021

Valdez, Alaska, October 20, 2021:The Valdez Museum would like to thank everyone who took part in our recent On the Road Again Online Auction. With your support, we raised $4,475 so the museum can continue connecting with the community by providing quality cultural and educational programming. The event was truly a team effort, and we…