I think the kids' favorite part of Sitka was riding the little tender boat from the ship into port. We first visited the Hill where many different bldgs had been over hundreds of years. It was a good look out spot for soldiers. There was a marker there remembering the date of when Russia sold Alaska to the U.S. in 1867.
This anchor was found in 1950 by Standard Oil company and are believed to have been lost there in the 1800's by British Expeditions. They originated in England.
Behind the huge totem pole was the original home of the pioneers in 1934. Below is statue of "The Prospector" On it it said that it wasn't the gold he wanted but to be in the great forest where it is full of beauty and peace.
We walked up to Swan Lake that was named after the Russian ballet. It was very serene and peaceful there.
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