Fee: Historic site access $5
About this park
Old Sitka State Historical Park marks the site of the original Russian settlement near Sitka, known as Redoubt St. Michael, founded in 1799 and destroyed by Tlingit forces in 1802. It is a quiet, beachfront site that reflects an important and painful chapter in Alaska history. Visitors can walk along the shoreline and through the forest, reading interpretive signs that explain the settlement, the conflict and its effects on the Tlingit and Russian peoples. The setting is peaceful, with views over the water and tall trees framing the shore. Site access costs $5. Take time to read the signs and reflect on the significance of the place.