How do I get to Sitka?
What is there to see and do at Sitka National Historical Park?
When are the Visitor Center and the Russian Bishop's House open?
Where can I go for a hike?
History & Culture
What is a potlatch?
Which Native peoples live here and how long have they lived in the region?
What do totem poles represent and what are they made of?
How many Russians lived in Sitka in the mid 1800s? How many live in Sitka today?
How many Russians lived here in Sitka during the Russian American period?
When and why did Russia sell Alaska and what was the purchase price?
When was the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Sitka built?
Nature & Science
What species of salmon are found in the park?
I haven't seen a bear yet. Where are the bears?
What type of forest is found in the park?
What species of trees are found in the park?