WNED PBS History

The Klondike Gold Rush

Special | 56m 3s | Video has closed captioning.

The Klondike Gold Rush tells the legendary story of the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush. Over 100,000 people voyage to the far North intent on reaching the Canadian boom-town Dawson City and striking it rich. Historians and authors bring insight and perspective to the event that changed the lives of thousands. Present-day characters reveal that the frontier spirit is still alive in the Klondike.

Aired: 01/06/15

Rating: TV-PG

Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning

WNED PBS History is a local public television program presented by WNED PBS.

“The Klondike Gold Rush” is made possible by The Wilson Foundation, The Cable Public Affairs Channel, with additional funding provided by the Rogers Documentary Fund, and The Rogers Cable Network …