The mountains, glacial valleys, and bountiful rivers in our National Heritage Area serve as bridges connecting Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound. Within this scenic landscape lie communities and tales that connect us to our history. The fish camps, mining claims, and railroad roadhouses of the past has left an indelible mark on the region, shaping the present-day home, work, and recreational spaces.
The Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (KMTA NHA) encompasses a distinctive landscape of mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and fjords. The area is comprised of north-south road, rail, and trail corridors from Bird to Seward and includes the communities of Girdwood, Portage, and Moose Pass. To the west, the area includes Cooper Landing, Sunrise, and Hope. To the east lie Portage, Whittier, and the wild waters of Prince William Sound.
PRESERVING PLACES FOR PEOPLE
PRESERVING PLACES FOR PEOPLE
By identifying, protecting, and enhancing buildings, places, and objects of historical and cultural significance, we can affirm and reinforce connections with our past in all its richness and diversity. KMTA supports projects that help revitalize and preserve publicly accessible historic sites located within our Heritage Area.
Example projects could include, but are not limited to: rehabilitation and/or restoration of historic structures and properties, preservation of cultural and/or historical objects of importance, digitizing historic records and/or photographs, etc.
For a more detailed understanding of the defining features of Historic Preservation, please see the NPS Historic Preservation page.
