Sitka

Nestled on the western coast of Baranof Island, the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal serves as a gateway to a town steeped in Tlingit native culture and Russian settlement history. The […]

Nestled in Sitka, the Fortress of the Bear serves as a wildlife rescue site for black and brown bears that cannot return to their natural habitats. These animals enjoy free […]

The Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka began with the rescue of a single injured bald eagle and has since grown into the state’s largest bird rehabilitation facility. Each year, the […]

Established in 1910 to commemorate the 1804 Battle of Sitka between the native Tlingit people and Russian colonists, Sitka National Historical Park stands as Alaska’s oldest cultural and historic park. […]

Constructed in the 1840s during the period of Russian rule in Alaska, St. Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral originally served as the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church in North America. Located […]

Nestled near the waters of Alaska’s Sitka Sound, with mountain slopes as a backdrop, the Sitka Sound Science Center occupies a historic building. Inside, visitors can explore an array of […]

Constructed in 1842 during the height of Russian colonialism, the Russian Bishop’s House in Sitka served as a central hub for religion, culture, and education in Russian North America. This […]

Located on the campus of the former Sheldon Jackson College in downtown Sitka, the Sheldon Jackson Museum is one of Alaska’s oldest museums, dedicated to the state’s rich cultural history. […]

The Baranof Castle State Historic Site, also known as Castle Hill, stands as a significant landmark in Sitka, USA. This small hill overlooking Sitka Harbor was once a Tlingit Native […]

The Sitka History Museum, formerly known as the Isabel Miller Museum, stands as Sitka’s most comprehensive repository of local history. Located in the heart of the city, the museum offers […]