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101st Birthday Celebration
August 24, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
America’s National Parks turn 101 years old this year! Come to the Morris Thompson Center and learn all about Alaska’s National Parks and Preserves.
11 am: Lecture – Jennifer Moss, Gates of the Arctic NP 2017 Artist in Residence will share her experience with a presentation.
12 pm: Sing “Happy Birthday” and eat some cake!
12-4 pm: Films and programs on Alaska’s National Parks
Do you have your federal Senior Pass? The cost of this lifetime pass goes up on August 28th. We’ll be issuing the passes from 12-4 pm. Must be 62 years or older and possess valid US identification. Anyone with a federal recreation pass will get 10% off in the Alaska Geographic bookstore.