We Teach in Alaska is a BIA handbook published between 1957 and 1965. It documents the agency’s policies, practices, and advice for teachers across Alaska’s BIA schools.

In 1898, John Kadashan of Fort Wrangel was among the Tlingit leaders to confront Governor John G. Brady about their stolen fishing streams.

In 1890, President Benjamin Harrison received a letter written by the lawyer representing “the Indians of South Eastern Alaska.” It is recognized as the first legal step in the fight for Alaska Native land claims.

For the past six presidential races, voter turnout at Wrangell’s precinct has declined. Where did all the voters go?

To understand how Wrangell’s Alaska Packers Association cannery produced tons of canned salmon each year, here are the freshwater streams that provided the salmon.

The census is more than a number — it’s a story. Since 1839, twenty different censuses of Wrangell have shown its growth and resilience over time.

Following the Bombardment of Wrangell, Vincent Colyer published detailed artwork of Fort Wrangel and Ḵaachx̱ana.áakʼw which challenged the Army’s version of events.

While Wrangell has grown since 1869, many of the places mentioned in the Bombardment of Wrangell story can still be visited on foot today.

Wrangell boasts some of Alaska's most historic newspapers, dating back to 1885. These publications were instrumental in shaping the community's development and preserving a glimpse into its rich history.