A globe owed by William Seward showing “Russia America” over the Territory of Alaska. Photo credit:Krestia DeGeorge/www.adn.com
On this date in 1867, the Territory of Alaska was officially transferred from Russia over to the United States.
The State of Alaska will be closed on Monday; everyone will be in Sitka for a potluck.
…which was 18 October, but I was out celebrating. I saw this factoid recently, which for some reason I thoroughly enjoyed:
Alaska is 2½ times bigger than Texas. At low tide, Alaska is three times bigger.
Alaska Day. On 18 October 1867, “ownership” of Alaska was officially transferred from Russia to the United States. The day is an official State holiday, not to be confused with “Seward’s Day”, but the real party is in Sitka.
