Learn to repoint masonry at Park Service workshop

The Alaska Arts Confluence and Port Chilkoot Co. are partnering to host a three-day masonry repointing workshop in Haines May 3-5.

The event, provided by the Vanishing Treasures Program and National Park Service, will give community members hands-on experience repairing Fort Seward’s burnt-out barracks building foundation as well as background on historic preservation programs throughout the state.

Confluence creative director Carol Tuynman said the workshop will engage local volunteers in meaningful work that will jump-start…