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Sitka National Historical Park School children enjoy a field trip to the park's beach.
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Sitka National Historical Park
Contact Us

by mail:
Sitka National Historical Park
103 Monastery Street
Sitka, AK 99835

by telephone:
Visitor Center
(907) 747-0110

Business Office
(907) 747-0107

by fax:
(907) 747-5938

by e-mail:
Sitka National Historical Park Interpretation Staff
(all e-mail inquiries will be answered)

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Historic photo of Castle Hill

Did You Know?
The transfer of Alaska from Russia took place in Sitka. On October 18, 1867, the Russian flag was lowered on Castle Hill, home of Alaska's Russian governors, the American flag was raised, and a brief exchange of statements completed the transfer of Alaska to the United States.

Last Updated: January 25, 2012 at 17:37 MST