The Gastineau Channel Historical Society was recently honored in receiving the prestigious Elva R. Scott Historical Society Award at the Alaska Historical Society’s annual conference in Homer, October 10th. The Elva R. Scott Local Historical Society Award recognizes a community historical society or museum for its newsletter, a publication, programs, or a special project. Elva Scott was a founder of Homer’s Pratt Museum and after moving to Eagle was the newsletter editor, tour guide and officer of its historical society. The award commemorates our society’s 2026 Spring/Summer Gastineau Heritage News issue. which featured articles about the Juneau delegation’s contributions to the 1956 Alaska Constitution Convention.
GCHS wins prestigious award
