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Sitka National Historical ParkHistoric photo of the Russian Bishop's House and Old School
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Sitka National Historical Park
Carved History Walk
 

Learn the stories and legends of the totem poles in the park. The virtual Carved History Walk will take you to fifteen different stops along the park's trails.

 
Totem hall at Sitka National Historical Park  

Did You Know?
Alaska’s Governor John Brady asked leaders from several southeast Alaska villages to donate totem poles for public exhibitions outside of Alaska, and eventually, for display at Sitka’s popular public park. More than a dozen Tlingit and Haida poles were placed along the park’s trail in 1906.
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Last Updated: March 16, 2009 at 14:56 EST