This looks like an ordinary little house but inside you’ll hear the amazing story about the of town of Palmer. Unlike most Alaskan towns, which sprang up as part of the gold rush or as bases for the military road, Palmer began as a planned agricultural community. During the depression over 200 families from the Great Lakes region of the lower 48 were relocated in an ambitious New Deal program. They were given a fresh start with 40 acres of land, temporary tent housing, and credit to buy any supplies that they needed.
More of the story, with pictures and artifacts, is told at the small museum in the Palmer Visitor Center and on sign boards in the park next to the library. Be sure to watch at least part of the film – Alaska Far Away which is shown at the visitor center.
The house has a ramp at the rear entrance. The path to it is gravel and grass-a little hard pushing. The first floor is all accessible. The visitor center is accessible. The paths in the park are paved and the signs are easy to read.
RVs can be parked in the library lot which is across the road from the visitor center and a block away from the house.
Visitor Center House
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