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Sitka National Historical ParkSchool children enjoy a field trip to the park's beach.
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Sitka National Historical Park
Materials For Loan
The contents of the beach discovery pack.

Beach Discovery Packs
Discovery packs can be borrowed at the park’s Visitor Center for independent beach exploration by all ages. The packs include buckets, digging tools, magnifying glasses, beach guides, and other gear for making an outing on the beach an educational event.

Painting of Tlingit warriors  

Did You Know?
The Battle of 1804 marked the beginning of Russian governance in Alaska. All that remains of this last major conflict between Europeans and Alaska Natives is a clearing at the site of the Tlingit fort and battlefield.

Last Updated: August 01, 2006 at 18:15 EST