In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, America250-Alaska is planning a seven-day “Week of Dreams” tour celebrating the storied history of baseball in Alaska. This statewide initiative uses the national milestone to spotlight a unique chapter in Alaska’s past while looking ahead, highlighting the need for improved recreational facilities and encouraging investment in historic, cultural, and educational resources that support youth through sports.
Learn more about Alaska’s Week of Dreams and other America250 initiatives at this presentation with Alaska State Historian and America250-Alaska Co-Commissioner Katherine Ringsmuth, PhD.
This event is in the 2025-2026 Cook Inlet Historical Society Speaker Series. These presentations are virtual, free, and open to the public via Crowdcast; the same link can be used to review the recorded event after the program's conclusion. Those attending in person should use the 7th Avenue entrance to access the auditorium.
About the Speaker
Katherine Ringsmuth, PhD, is spearheading Alaska’s Week of Dreams, the state’s marquee event celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. As the Alaska State Historian and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Ringsmuth represents the State of Alaska on a statewide coalition known as AKBaseball250, composed of cultural organizations, tribal partners, educators, sports leaders, and tourism professionals planning the Week of Dreams.