Cultural & Heritage

Soapy Smith's Wake

Name: Soapy Smith's Wake
Start: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Eagles Hall

Skagway toasts its most infamous con man with a mock wake and Gold Rush fun.

Annual celebration of Skagway's most infamous con man, Jefferson "Soapy" Smith, who was shot on July 8, 1898. Features a mock wake ceremony at Eagles Hall, champagne toast, historical talks, costume contests, and Klondike Gold Rush era entertainment.

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