Guests: Laurie Craig, retired naturalist and interpreter for the U.S. Forest Service. The Friday Fireside Lecture series is a Juneau tradition that goes back to 1962, an iconic social and cultural event that drew hundreds of people to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center, even though it was a much smaller facility than it is today. Laurie Craig, who worked at the Visitor’s Center for 14 years, shares some history about this weekly community gathering.
Up until she retired, Laurie Craig’s job was to organize and host the Fireside Lecture series at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor’s Center. In the early days, a crackling fire was in the backdrop and refreshments were served.
Andy Kline, talking about the Oreos, which were featured on this week’s Foodie Friday.
They were part of the refreshments that used to be served at the Fireside Lectures.
