The 45th annual Waterfall Cannery and Nakat Packing Company Holiday Reunion is coming to Seattle on Wed, December 10, 2014 from 11 am - 1:30 pm.

The celebration will be held at Ivar's Salmon House, 401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105. Hosted by the crew from the famous Waterfall Cannery, this event is open to all Nakat employees and those that have an interest in history of the Alaska fishing trade including current and past workers, their spouses and friends.

This fun and festive holiday party including a delicious lunch and a lively presentation. Come, share pictures, meet other fishermen, tell stories, and make new friends. Pre-registration is required. Please see the website for more information and to register.

This year's special presentation: The Buschmann Family

Join us for this fascinating glimpse into the lives of this powerful and dynamic family who were so instrumental in building the Alaska fishing industry.

Beginning with a very ambitious Peter Buschmann whose vision developed the city that would later be named Petersburg, Alaska in his honor.

The family’s tradition of hard work and dedication to the fishing industry carried on through Peter’s sons. One of the most well known, Eigil, built many canneries throughout Alaska. He worked with several prominent people including the famous Craig Miller, to develop what would be known as the Waterfall Cannery. A few years later Eigil joined forces with Haakan Friele to build the Hidden Inlet Cannery for the A&P Products Company.

From fishermen to businessmen, doctor, avid sportsmen and rescue pilot, the lives of the Buschmann families have enriched the history of Alaska and the Nakat Packing Company.

The Nakat Packing Historical Society is dedicated to celebrating the history, memories, stories and lives of the men and women of the Nakat Packing Company and the early days of the Alaskan fishing industry.

For more information please visit www.NakatPacking.com or call (425) 313-0193.