Haines

Our ship approached the dock at Haines as we were eating breakfast in the Lido restaurant which provided us a great view of the city.  We were soon ashore on a beautiful warm, sunny day.  We toured the grounds of what once was Fort William H. Seward/Chilkat Barracks.  The US Army established the fort in 1904 to maintain order and provide a military presence in Alaska.  Other attractions we visited during the day were the American Bald Eagle Foundation, the Hammer Museum and the Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center.  The American Bald Eagle Foundation rescues injured birds and provides educational programs for visitors.  It also has an extensive display of local wildlife.  The Hammer Museum has a collection of several thousand hammers designed to meet almost as many specific needs of craftsman and DIYers.  The Sheldon Museum & Cultural Center has exhibits focusing on the Tlinget tribal people and development of Haines.  We returned to the ship just in time for dinner.  The Westerdam was underway prior to dark bound for Juneau.

Tlingit Log Canoe with Sail

Former Site of Fort William H. Seward - Now Haines

Peregrine Falcon and Handler

Moose Exhibit

Hammer Museum

Thousands of Hammers

Westerdam at Dock - Haines