Sitka National Historical Park
On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit. Totem poles from Tlingit and Haida areas line the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House is a rare reminder of Russia’s colonial legacy in North America.
Sitka National Historical Park is located in downtown Sitka, Alaska. Sitka is situated on Baranof Island, on the outer coast of Alaska's Inside Passage. No roads connect the city to the mainland; Sitka can be reached only by air or sea. Visitors can travel to Sitka by scheduled and charter air services, ferry, and cruise ships.
- Arts and Culture
- Craft Demonstrations
- Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Hands-On
- Citizen Science
- Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
- Gathering and Foraging
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Architecture and Building
- Arts
- Colonization and Settlement
- Commerce
- Trade
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Military
- Indigenous and Native Warrior
- Native American Heritage
- Reconstruction
- Religion and Spirituality
- Churches
- Wars and Conflicts
- Indian and Frontier Wars
- World War II
- Women's History
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Climate Change
- Coasts, Islands and Atolls
- Forests and Woodlands
- Rainforest
- Geology
- Mountains
- Natural Sounds
- Oceans
- River and Riparian
- Scenic Views
- Trails
Sitka National Historical Park Visitor Center
The Visitor Center contains exhibits, a 15 minute park video, and Tlingit and Haida art.
Russian Bishop's House Reception Room
Tour the Russian Bishop's House to see Russian American architecture and lifestyle restored.
Russian Bishop's House
One of the last remaining examples of Russian American architecture.
Salmon Run
Salmon run in the Indian River from mid-July until late September.
Mosquito Legend Pole
See the Park's 18 Totem Poles with a walk along the Totem Trail.