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Soldotna Homestead Museum

41 Centennial Park Road, Soldotna, AK
907-262-3832
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Ranked #3 of 14 attractions in Soldotna
Type: Speciality Museums
Most recent review
- 24 Sep 2012
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

A friend and I arrived just before it opened. One of the docents was there waiting and told us some interesting stories about the place. When everything was unlocked, he took us around and showed us the cabins and schoolhouse. An interesting place for kids and adults. I even learned how the Alaskan flag came into being and that's a... More

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Sterling, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Great small town museum. A lot of local interests. Located right beside the world famous Kenai River.

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Henniker
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

This small museum, with several buildings, is very worthwhile and takes only an hour or two. It is staffed by volunteers who know so much about the area, the homesteading families, and the log buildings on site. So worthwhile! Easy to find and well worth your visit!

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Baytown
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

If you have an interest in history, you have to stop here. Great collection of buildings from the early settlement of the area in the mid 20th century. What made the place so interesting was the wonderful docent who was from one of the pioneering families of the area. Amazing to learn that just a little over a half century... More

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New London, WI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Great place to stop. Docents lead tours through the buildings and explain homesteading on the Kenai peninsula. Very interesting. Friendly, knowledgeable volunteers.

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Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Be sure to tour this authentic period of Alaska's colorful past.

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

We stopped by for a quick peak at the museum and stayed for an hour. The historical society members who staff the site offer a wealth of knowledge and personal stories. This is definitely a worthwhile break when driving across the Kenai

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