| What is it? |
A collection of historic buildings from the founding of the town of Soldotna! |
| What makes it historical? |
Soldotna takes its name from the Russian word for “soldier,” and it was returned soldiers who got first pick of land parcels in this area after World War II! The town started in 1947, strategically placed for a bridge where the Sterling Highway could cross the Kenai River, and the population took a big jump in 1957 when oil was discovered at the nearby Swanson River area!
The Homestead Museum preserves original cabins and boats, and the last log schoolhouse to be built in Soldotna! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Make a donation to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Become a member of the Soldotna Historical Society!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
461 Centennial Park Road
Soldotna, AK 99669
From Anchorage: ~148mi (239km) — 2.5hrs
From Fairbanks: ~505mi (813km) — 8.5hrs
From Juneau: ~994mi (1600km) — 16.6hrs
From Nome: ~533mi (858km) — 8.9hrs |
| When should I go? |
The museum is only open from May 15 until September 15. During that time, you can visit Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. On Sundays, the museum is open from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM! |
