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Alaska Veterans Memorial, Anchorage

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#113 of 195 in Things to do in Anchorage
Monument · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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* To establish and maintain a museum for the inspiration, remembrance, and historical preservation of Alaskan veterans' memories

* To educate the general publish through the collection, presentation, and exhibition of artifacts, personal accounts, and historical facts relating to the history of our Alaskan veterans

* Conduct membership drive and fundraising events

* Recruit volunteers to work on AVM activities

* Organize an oral history program to preserve the memories of Alaskan veterans

* Develop a web page for information, fundraising, and recruitment of members and volunteers

* Purchase computer audio/video hardware and software to enable historical collection process
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  • By JCW703
    Truly a hidden gem. There isn't much signage showing where this place is and, once you are there, you have to walk a bit from where the restrooms are to where the memorial is. 
    Truly a hidden gem. There isn't much signage showing where this place is and, once you are there, you have to walk a bit from where the restrooms are to where the memorial is.  more »
  • By Ferg42995
    This is a wonderful stop as you are driving between Anchorage and Denali. The memorial acknowledges all 5 branches of the military and is very tasteful and thought-provoking. In addition to the... 
    This is a wonderful stop as you are driving between Anchorage and Denali. The memorial acknowledges all 5 branches of the military and is very tasteful and thought-provoking. In addition to the...  more »
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