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The
Alpine Historical Society (AHS) is a non-profit
organization established to encourage the
preservation and utilization of the Sutton and
Chickaloon historic resources as a cultural, economic
and educational asset for the community. The Alpine
Historical Society oversees the operation of the
Alpine Historical Park in Sutton, Alaska, which has
numerous mining exhibits and is host to the "Old
Timer's Hall of Fame". The Alpine Historical
Park is a open air historical park and museum located
in the midst of the small community of Sutton at mile
61.6 of the Glenn Highway, approximately one hour
north of Anchorage, Alaska. The Historical Park
provides community members, as well as visitors, a
look back in time to understand the heritage and
cultures of the early settlers of this area. The Park
is a place for family and community members,
often being used for gatherings, parties, business
events, community picnics and many other
events. The park is also open to those who
simply want to enjoy quiet moments or walks through
meandering paths surrounded by lush lawns,
flourishing beds of flowers and berries, within the
community gardens, all tucked between majestic
mountain ranges. Exhibits include; The Sutton Post
Office, the Athabascan Culture and Winter lodge, the
Old Timers Hall of Fame, History of the Coal Mining
Industry and Equipment, and the Construction of the
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