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An online collection of educational resources about Alaska's national parks with links for teachers and students. more...

 
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eFieldTrips
Take your students on a virtual field trip! eFieldTrips are available for points of national interest, including Sitka National Historical Park, at no cost to schools and students. eFieldTrips consist of four parts - a Virtual Visit, Trip Journal, Ask the Experts, and Live Chat.  Check out the latest efieldtrip for Sitka -Timeless Totems: The Carved History of the Alaskan Coast.
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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.

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