July 17, 1897 – Seattle Newspapers reported that a ton of gold sailed into the Seattle harbor. Gold from the Klondike! July 17, 2016 – Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park celebrates the event with a Klondike themed street party.
Come help us celebrate the lasting Legacy of the Klondike Gold Rush. From the spirit of adventure that drove ordinary people to risk it all, to the prosperity that their adventures still generate today throughout the Klondike Corridor!
Join the party - 2nd Ave. South, between S. Main St. and S. Jackson Street (in front of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park) as it comes alive with sights and sounds of 1897. Free family fun including Gold Panning, Blacksmithing, Old Time Photos, Contests, Music and Entertainment!
