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| Ancestral home of the Tlingit Indians, captured by the Russians, sold to the Americans-Sitka carries the legacy of each. While this fascinating heritage is well-documented in local museums, Sitka's ancestry isn't only found in shelved archives and artifacts. Rather it is all around. Sitka is home to twenty-four attractions listed on the National Register of Historic Places, seven of which are National Historic Landmark. |
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- ANB Hall
- Princess Maksoutoff's Grave
- Russian Block House
- Totem Square
- Sitka Pioneers Home
- Castle Hill
- Harrigan Centennial Hall
- Alaska Raptor Center
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ANB Hall
The Alaska Native Brotherhood building is a registered National Historic Landmark built in 1914. Located on Katlian Street in the heart of the traditional Tlingit village, it serves as an Alaska Native community center. National Register of Historical Places. |
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PRINCESS MAKSOUTOFF'S GRAVE
Located behind the Pioneer's Home in the Lutheran cemetery, Princess Maksoutoff was the wife of Alaska's last Russian governor, Dimitrii Maksoutoff. |
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RUSSIAN BLOCK HOUSE
Replica of the block house that separated Russian and Tlingit sections of Sitka after the Tlingits moved back into the area 20 years following the 1804 battle. Located behind the Pioneer's Home on Katlian Street. |
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TOTEM SQUARE
Contains a Russian cannon and three anchors recovered from the Sitka vicinity, probably lost by early British or American explorers. The totem pole displays the double-headed eagle of Sitka's Russian heritage. |
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SITKA PIONEERS HOME
Built in 1934 on the old Russian Parade Ground, this is a state home for elderly Alaskans. Handicrafts made by the residents are sold in the gift shop located on the first floor. The pioneers welcome visitors. The 13-1/2 foot bronze statue standing in front of the Pioneers Home was made by Alonzo Victor Lewis and was dedicated on Alaska Day 1949. The model was a real pioneer--William "Skagway Bill" Fonda. National Register of Historical Places. |
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CASTLE HILL
(Baranof Castle Site) An Early stronghold of the Kiksadi clan. Later a succession of Russian buildings were erected on this site. The last one, known as "Baranof's Castle", was erected in 1837, and perished in a fire 1898. On October 18, 1867, it was the site of the transfer of Alaska to the United States. Each year, Alaska Day is still celebrated Oct. 18. This historical Site is managed by Alaska State Parks. National Register of Historical Places. |
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HARRIGAN CENTENNIAL HALL
Built in 1967, during Alaska's Centennial celebration, the building is still one of the finest in the state. It houses visitor information, the Sitka Historical Society, a local history collection in the Isabel Miller Museum, an auditorium for public use, a wildlife display and Baranof Arts and Crafts Association (in the summer months). A large hand carved Tlingit canoe made from one log is displayed under a sheltered area near the building. |
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ALASKA RAPTOR CENTER
A pioneering wildlife project, the Raptor Center has for years proven that dedicated volunteer effort and innovative veterinary medicine can make a life-or-death difference on Alaska's raptors (birds of prey). The Center's goal is to release into the wild all rehabilitated birds, however, a few never recover flight and remain housed at the Center's outdoor display. Visitors are welcome at the Raptor Center's expanded facility and view the Center's latest flight barn addition. Mid - May to mid Sept., daily: 8:00am-4:00pm. Please call to confirm for weekend hours. | |
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