Before the Gold Rush: The Early Story of Alaska
March 25, 2026
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
Presented by Laura Geissinger
Long before gold fever swept north, Alaska was already a crossroads of culture and trade. Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger tells the tale of early Alaska, where Indigenous cultures thrived for thousands of years and global trade networks reshaped the North. From Alaska Native civilizations to the Russian fur empire and American expansion, Laura reveals how exploration, migration and commerce transformed the region. Discover how this layered history laid the foundation for the Alaska we experience today—and why understanding it deepens every visit.
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