Russia lost a war in Crimea in the 1850s, leaving the country deep in debt. To ease that burden, Russia cut a real estate deal with the U.S. government, selling its colony of Alaska to the Americans.
The Seward House Museum in Auburn will continue celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Alaska purchase — and partnering with the state to do so — Saturday, May 13.
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