Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark, Alaska, United States

4.0 (16 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #17 in Haines Historic Sites

Fort William Seward

Historical place, nice to walk around. First military base in Alaska. Very interesting to read what all happened. Could use some restoration.

4-6 Ft Seward Dr, Haines, AK 99827

http://www.fortsewardartsadventure.com

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:22

4.0 based on (16 reviews)

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4jer b 5:00 PM Sep 20, 2018
First permanent Army base in Alaska
Fort Seward was the first permanent Army settlement in Alaska and was constructed around 1904 when there were open hostilities between setters, prospectors, Native Americans and Canadians. It was designed to bring peace to the area. It was decommissioned after WWII and purchased by five war veterans. It is now home to art galleries,the Alaska Indian Arts Center, hotels and B & B's, a distillery, art galleries and a smoked salmon shop (they ship). You can explore it on self guided tours and there are informative places and signs to help you along the way. What I found fascinating was the barracks that burned in 1981. The remains there allow you to appreciate the stone foundations used to construct the building, which is mirrored by the other remaining barracks building next door. Fascinating historical complex.
3John M 5:00 PM Dec 19, 2019
Interesting - Not Worth Special Trip
The Fort William Seward National Historic Landmark is interesting, and we thought it was going to be the main attraction. Not so much. It has an interesting history, which adds to the story of Haines Alaska, but if you do not have extra time, you will not miss much.