WHAT: A Free Readers theater celebrating the Black Soldiers who built the Alaska section of the Alaska Highway in 1942. Join us for a dramatic reading in the soldier’s own words.
WHERE: Alaska Veterans Museum, 411 W. 4th Ave in downtown Anchorage in the bright yellow Sunshine Building. Parking is free on the road or $2/hour in most parking garages and lots. Entrance to the museum is free that day.
WHEN: Saturday, August 23, at 2pm
WHO: Alaska Highway Project Team: Dr. Jean Pollard, Jim Dault, Shala Dobson and Andrew Knoll. www.alaskahighwayproject.com in partnership with the Alaska Veterans Museum
Who Should Attend? Anyone interested in Alaska and American history.
WHY: The Alaska Highway Project Mission is to honor the African American Army Engineers who built the Alaska section of the Alaska Highway during World War II. Our purpose is to inform the world about the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of all the Black Army regiments.
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In 2018, we received the Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities: Education. Our outreach includes:
- Passage of SB 46 making “October 25th, African American Soldiers Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day”.
- Placement of 3 benches honoring the three Black Soldier Regiments in Cuddy Park.
- Plans for the permanent life-size bronze sculpture: “A View from the Mountaintop.”
- Lesson plans for teachers on our website, www.AlaskaHighwayProject.com