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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
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The National Park Service makes every effort to keep the public informed about news events, special and recurring events, projects, and accomplishments which occur within and around the units of the Park Service.

Sitka National Historical Park provides news releases to local newspapers, radio stations, and television stations; current and past news releases can also be found here on the park web site.

For all press inquiries, call the park's Public Information Officer at (907) 747-6281 or by e-mail.

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Historic photo of Castle Hill  

Did You Know?
The transfer of Alaska from Russia took place in Sitka. On October 18, 1867, the Russian flag was lowered on Castle Hill, home of Alaska's Russian governors, the American flag was raised, and a brief exchange of statements completed the transfer of Alaska to the United States.

Last Updated: September 14, 2006 at 08:43 EST