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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.

Close up photo of a formline frog and raven at the base of the K'alyaan Totem Pole.
The Totem Poles of Sitka NHP

Discover the unusual story of how the park's totem pole collection came to be.

Historic china on a table with a ranger and tour group in the background
Visit the Russian Bishop's House

Tours of the Russian Bishops House are offered May- September

A close up of a totem carving
Park Hours

Please check here for updates to services offered.

Hikers looking at the Kiks.Adi Memorial pole
Things to Do

Walks, museums, art demonstrations... Find activities that are best for you.

Park entrance sign in front of a tree. people on sidewalk leading to a totem pole and visitor center
Trip Ideas

Use these trip ideas to help you find things to do, whether you want to dip your toe or take a deep dive into the park's nature and history.

A dugout canoe on a trailer on a lawn. Two men and a totem pole near a forest beyond the canoe.
See a Traditional Lingít Work Canoe

A traditional dugout canoe, carved by Tommy Joseph and his apprentice Tim Flanery, is on display in Totem Hall.

sea lion popping their head out of the water
Explore the Park's Diverse Ecosystem

Explore the park's diverse marine intertidal zone and forest

A historical photo of traditional dugout canoes on a rocky shore in front of houses lining the coast
The Tlingit of Shee Atiká

The modern Tlingit culture can trace their heritage in Sitka back over 10,000 years.

Last updated: March 27, 2025

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103 Monastery St.
Sitka, AK 99835

Phone:

907 747-0110

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