Battle of 1804 Archives

Remembering Kiks.ádi Warriors: Sitka Tribe of Alaska, National Park Service renew co-management agreement

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Oct 9, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is back in charge of a small, but significant portion of their ancestral lands. Sitka Tribe has renewed an agreement to manage the interpretation program at Sitka National Historical Park. Read More

Organizers look for ways to honor the Tlingit resistance

by KCAW News | Jan 2, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Eric DeLavergne is a community organizer interested in bringing people together to discuss erecting a statue to honor War Chief K'alyaan, who led the resistance to Russian occupation during the Battle of 1804. Although his efforts were prompted by controversy surrounding the Baranov statue, DeLavergne says this project is not connected to the future of that piece. For more information email katlianstatue@gmail.com. Read More

Restoration project gives historic battle site a new view

by Katherine Rose | Oct 20, 2017 | Local News

Years of natural change and human activity have left the Battle of 1804 site beautiful, but overgrown. Read More

Bridging history at Sitka National Historical Park

by KCAW News | Apr 18, 2017 | The Morning Interview

Sitka National Historical Park's Brinnen Carter, Chief of Resources, and Ranger Erin Fulton talk about the summer season. That includes replacing the Indian River Bridge and restoring of the views from the fort site to the ocean, to approximate the topography that existed during the Battle of 1804. Downloadable audio. Read More

Salmon viewing bridge undergoes replacement

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Apr 18, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

A popular bridge for salmon viewing is getting a makeover and will be closed for the summer. The Sitka National Historical Park is replacing the footbridge over Indian River that links the east and west sections of the park to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Read More