The Boathouse on Japonski Island (James Poulson, Sitka Maritime Heritage Society)

Join the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society at the Japonski Island Boathouse for a Gala Open House this Saturday, 2-6pm.

KCAW’s Brooke Schafer spoke with Laura Bennett, executive director of Sitka Maritime Heritage Society, board member Rebecca Poulson, and board president Mike Litman about the past, present, and future of the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society.

Don’t miss this weekend’s gala, where you can learn more about plans to restore the Japonski Island Boathouse into an active boat repair facility and educational center.