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National Historical Park
Sitka National Historical Park
This scenic 107 acre park preserves and interprets the site of
a Tlingit Indian Fort and the battle fought between the Russians
and the Tlingits in 1804. A fine collection of Haida & Tlingit
totem poles were moved there from the Louisiana Exposition in St.
Louis in 1904, and in April, 1996,
a locally carved totem was raised in traditional ceremonial style.
The museum contains an exhibit of Tlingit and Russian artifacts.
Please visit the Park's auditorium to view the fascinating historical
movie depicting Sitka's colorful and rich past. The main building
houses authentic original totems, a fine indoor museum artifact
display, and an active Tlingit arts program/studio where the public
can watch and talk to local Alaskan Native Indian artists. (Southeast
Alaska Cultural Center). Building admittance fee: May to
Sept. $3/person, family pass $15, Gold Age, Golden Access, Golden
Eagle & National Park passes honored. 12 yr. and under free.
A free, self-guided oceanside trail leads past numerous hand carved
totems to the site where the Tlingit fort once stood. Open 8:00am
- 5:00pm daily in summer. (Winter hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Saturday). (907) 747-0110. Popular guided ranger
walks on various topics are offered throughout the week in the
summer months-please check with the park for their weekly schedule.
Sitka National Park is listed on the National Register of Historical
Places.

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