The Sitka National Historical Park, established in 1910, commemorates the 1804 Battle of Sitka, the last major conflict between European settlers and Alaskan natives. Open to the public year-round, the park affords the opportunity for visitors to learn about Tlingit culture and art, explore the temperate rainforest, study wildlife or participate in a Ranger-led program about culture and history.
The Alaska Raptor Center is dedicated to providing medical treatment to injured bald eagles. The facility, located on a 17-acre campus, also offers educational programs. The center is located in a temperate coastal rainforest and houses over 25 species of raptors.
Castle Hill is a defining landmark in Sitka. Castle Hill is a 60-foot-high promontory that was once the colonial capital of Russian America. Visitors are invited to dig, under the supervision of trained archaeologists, in the ruins of four Russian-American Company buildings that lie on the grounds.
