=Downtown Visitor Information Center St. Peter’s by the Sea Russian Cemetery Shop/Dine Episcopal Church Downtown Baranof Castle Hill Princess Maksoutoff’s Sitka Sound Science Center Grave St. Michael’s Cathedral Sheldon Jackson Museum Russian Blockhouse 2 Sitka Fine Arts Campus Alaska Native Sitka Lutheran Church Brotherhood Hall Sitka National Historical Old Sitka Dock Sitka Cross Harrigan Centennial Hall Park Sheet’ka Kwaán Naa Kahidi Clan House Trail Sitka Historical Museum 6 Miles Lake Alaska Raptor Center Totem Square Baranof Russian Bishop’s House Fortress of the Bear Pioneer Home Swan Sitka National Cemetery Lake Merrill H alibu DeGroff t Poin t R Sitka National Cemetery Hemlock d. Spruce 14 Lake Indian River Rd. Sawmill Creek Rd. Biorka
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VISIT Park 1/2 MILE Copyright © 2017 Visit Sitka All Rights Reserved visitsitka.org =Downtown Visitor Information Center St. Peter’s by the Sea Russian Cemetery Shop/Dine Episcopal Church Baranof Castle Hill Princess Maksoutoff’s Sitka Sound Science Center Grave St. Michael’s Cathedral Sheldon Jackson Museum Russian Blockhouse 2 Sitka Fine Arts Campus Alaska Native Sitka Lutheran Church Brotherhood Hall Sitka National Historical Old Sitka Dock Sitka Cross Harrigan Centennial Hall Park Sheet’ka Kwaán Naa Kahidi Clan House Trail Sitka Historical Museum
Lake Alaska Raptor Center 6 Miles Totem Square Baranof Russian Bishop’s House Fortress of the Bear Pioneer Home Swan Sitka National Cemetery Lake Merrill H alibut DeGroff Poin t R Sitka National Cemetery Hemlock d. Spruce 14 Lake Indian River Rd. Sawmill Creek Rd. Biorka
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Attractions KEY: NHLS = National Historic Landmark Site | NRHP = National Register of Historic Places | P = Wheelchair Accessible | ■ = Gift Shop | $ = Admission Charge
1 Baranof Castle Hill – With stunning panoramic views of Sitka, this was an early 11 Sitka National Historical Park – This totem pole park preserves and interprets the stronghold of the Kiks.adi clan. Later, successions of Russian buildings occupied battle site of 1804 between the Tlingit and Russians. Haida & Tlingit totems from the hill including “Baranov’s Castle” from 1837 to 1894. This is also the site of the the Louisiana Exposition in the early 1900s, as well as modernly carved poles, Alaska transfer from Russia to the United States on October 18, 1867. NHLS P are located along a gravel pathway that meanders through the rainforest. NRHP P ■ St. Michael’s Cathedral – Located in the heart of downtown, the Russian 2 Orthodox cathedral is an exact replica of the original that was destroyed in 1966. 12 Alaska Raptor Center – A pioneering wildlife project offers close-up encounters An important collection of art and rare treasures is housed inside. with bald eagles and other birds of prey. The goal is to rehabilitate injured birds NHLS P ■ $ Donation Suggested and release them back into the wild; however some never recover flight and remain housed at the center’s outdoor display. P ■ $ 3 Sitka Lutheran Church – The site of the first Protestant Church on the West Coast of North America. Contains artifacts from the original 1843 Finnish Lutheran 13 Fortress of the Bear – A bear rescue center where magnificent resident bears Church: 1844 Kessler organ, chandelier, pulpit, & communion rail. P roam in a naturalized setting. Viewing is from above in a covered area – take photos and memories to last a lifetime. ■ $ 4 Harrigan Centennial Hall & Summer Information Desk – Built in 1967, this P civic center houses the Sitka Historical Museum. During the summer on large 14 Sitka National Cemetery – Laid out in the late 19th century by Gen. Jefferson C. cruise ship days an information desk is available and the New Archangel Dancers Davis. Notable burials include “The World’s Fastest Human” – Olympic multi-gold ■ perform. P medalist, Charles Paddock and Medal of Honor recipient, Archie Van Winkle. 5 Sitka Historical Museum – This is the place where all elements of Sitka’s history 15 Russian Cemetery – Over 200 years old with many headstones crafted from the converge. Packed with displays, photographs and artifacts from Sitka’s Tlingit, ballasts of Russian Ships; a fascinating reminder of Sitka’s Russian past. Russian and American history. P ■ $ 16 Princess Maksoutoff’s Grave – Princess Maksoutoff was the wife of the last 6 Russian Bishop’s House – Built in 1842 by the Russian American Company Russian governor, Dimitri Maksoutoff. as a residence for the bishop of the Orthodox Church, it’s the oldest intact Russian building in Sitka. Saint Bishop Innocent (Father Veniaminov) was 17 Russian Blockhouse – Replica of a guard tower that was once part of the massive its first resident. NHLS P fort wall surrounding this former Russian American capital. 7 St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church – Made of natural stone and wood, this is 18 Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall – Built in 1914, the ANB hall serves as an the oldest standing church in Sitka with a unique stained glass rose window. The Alaska Native community center and home to Alaska Native Brotherhood and first service was held in 1899. NRHP Sisterhood chapters, organizations est. in 1912 to address Alaska Native rights. NHLS 8 Sitka Sound Science Center – Experience the amazing diversity of the many P creatures that thrive in our surrounding waters at the aquarium, wet lab, and 19 Sheet’ka Kwaán Naa Kahidi Clan House – Built in the style of a Tlingit clan onsite fish hatchery. P ■ $ house – it has the largest hand-carved house screen in the Pacific Northwest. 9 Sheldon Jackson State Museum – Est. in 1887, Alaska’s oldest museum The Naa Kahídi Native Dancers perform onsite during the summer. P resides in the state’s first concrete building. This jewel in the crown of Alaska ethnographic collections focuses on native artifacts from throughout the state 20 Totem Square – A grassy Alaska state park area in downtown Sitka containing a during the 1880-1900 period. P $ totem pole that displays the double-headed eagle of Sitka’s Russian heritage. P
10 Sitka Fine Arts Campus, formerly Sheldon Jackson College – is now home to a 21 Pioneer Home – This state home for elderly Alaskans was built in 1934. A nationally acclaimed program that provides artistic development for youth K-12 in massive pioneer statue, made of bronze by Alonzo Victor, graces the building visual arts, music, dance, theater, writing, and Alaska Native arts. NHLS P front. Visitors are welcome. NRHP P ■