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Sitka preserves the Russian legacy of Alaska's initial European invasion and, more deeply, the story of the cultural conflict between Alaska Natives and the newcomers, and the Natives' resistance and ultimate accommodation to the new ways. Here, 18th-century Russian conquerors who had successfully enslaved Aleuts to the west met their match in battle against the rich, powerful, and sophisticated Tlingit. A visit to Sitka reveals the story of that war, and also the cultural blending that occurred in the uneasy peace that followed under the influence of the Russian Orthodox church—an influence that remained even after the Russians sold Alaska to the U.S. in 1867 (that exchange also happened here), and continues today.
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2898 Sawmill Creek Road
Sitka, AK 99835 Map Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Helga's Bed and Breakfast by the Sea
2827 Halibut Point Road
Sitka, AK Map Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Island View Resort and Charters
4405 Halibut Road
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AttractionsSealion Cove on Kruzof Island
Sitka, Alaska
Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Reach this lovely cove by boat. This spot offers a white sand beach perfect for beginners and... Read More
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St. Lazaria Island
west of Sitka
Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Head to St. Lazaria, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, across from Kruzof... Read More
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The Causeway on Whiting Harbor in Sitka Sound
Sitka, Alaska
Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Take a unique dive to see a number of artifacts and structures pushed out to sea after World War... Read More
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