‘The Haines 50’ on exhibit at museum

A new summer exhibit at the Haines Sheldon Museum packs the history of the Chilkat Valley into 50 objects, ranging from prehistoric fossils to the saw John Schnabel brought to town when he established the mill here.

“The Haines 50: Objects of Our History” is inspired by the British Museum’s “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” said museum community coordinator Madeline Witek.

An opening reception for the exhibit is scheduled for 5 to…