Opening June 2021
“History and creations of the past tell of the precious existence of the Lithuanian nation and strengthen the consciousness and determination of the living. It is the duty of the living to preserve them with honor and love.”
—Stasys Silingas, from Testament to Lithuania, 1939.
The Little Lithuanian Museum and Library was inspired by the quote above and contains eclectic exhibits from ancient history to modern times including original paintings, crafts, linens, weaving, amber, and basketball which is known in Lithuania as "the second religion."
Opening July 2021.
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Grand Opening
Visit Anchorage Alaska: Little Lithuanian Museum and Library
On the event of Lithuania's Statehood Day on July 6, the Little Lithuanian Museum & Library will be open all day July 6 and July 7, 2021, from 10 am to 8 pm to visitors. Because it is so small and parking space is limited, I am not setting a time for this Grand Opening. I will be there all day both days to welcome anyone who will visit. There will be light refreshments. Children are welcome too.
Here is some more information about Statehood Day from the Balzekas Museum website:
"Statehood Day is an annual public holiday in Lithuania celebrated on July 6 to commemorate the coronation in 1253 of Mindaugas as the only King of Lithuania. Morta was the wife of Mindaugas, the first known ruler of Lithuania. Early in the 13th century Mindaugas took control of the Baltic tribes and united them to form the state of Lithuania. For political and strategic reasons, he and his wife became Christians and were baptized in 1251. In 1253, they were crowned Lithuania's first and only king and queen by Pope Innocent IV. Though Mindaugas established himself among Europe's royal families as a sovereign ruler, his reign did not last long. He was assassinated in 1263, leaving no successor to the royal throne. After Mindaugas, rulers of Lithuania had the title of Grand Duke and the growing kingdom was called the Grand Duchy."
