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At
Gold Dredge No.8, Holland America Line Westours has developed
a variety of experiences to offer its visitor. The tour begins
in the 1905 Drift Mine exhibit where visitors learn about
stratification and classification of the many layer above
the gold bearing layer. A short stroll away in several renovated
Fairbanks Creek Camp buildings, short videos with actual footage
of the dredges in operation provides an overview of the entire
stripping, thawing, and dredging processes. Next, visitors
are guided through the dredge to view its equipment and gain
a better understanding of its size. Newly added to the attraction,
our 2005 Placer Mining Demonstration exhibits how the precious
metal is currently pulled from the ground by small, Alaskan
miners. Now, supplied with an individual "poke"
of dirt, you will learn first-hand how to pan for gold. Afterwards,
you are encouraged to wander through our attraction's Bunk
House, Bath House and Dredgemaster's House as well as the
Supply Center to view interpretive panels and exhibits in
order to learn more about dredges, the daily life of the dredge
crews, and the operations of the F.E. Company.
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