Seward -- The Man behind the Mountain

[Doc McPeak]

I know some of you like mountain lore.

Here's the front page story (for President's Day) in my local paper today.
It gives a nice recap of Seward and his life, including several tidbits I didn't know.

http://www.saratogian.com/WebApp/ap...r21.content=/TST/Home/ContentTab_News_1598778

 

[mavs00]

Thanks Sean. I love this kinda stuff.

 

[sardog1]

I'm mildly surprised that the article didn't mention Seward's Day. This is an official state holiday in Alaska that falls on the last Monday in March; it commemorates the signing of the purchase treaty. There's a different holiday, Alaska Day, that is observed to commemorate the acquisition. It was a pleasant surprise to see them on the office work schedule for the first time while living in Anchorage.

 

[alistair]

I live in Florida, NY birthplace of Seward.
Although not a national holiday the village does celebrate Sewards birthday every year. The 3 or 4th grade school kids learn about Seward and peform a "Seward Skit". and the Main Street is closed and a street fair run all day.