Cedar in Southeast Alaska has traditionally been used for canoes, baskets and totem poles. It’s also a big part of upcoming exhibits at the Tongass Historical Museum, and ties in with the 50th anniversary of Ketchikan’s Totem Heritage Center.
KRBD’s Sydney Dauphinais sat down with museum director Samantha Forsko and exhibit curator Ryan McHale to talk about upcoming plans for both of the city’s museums.
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