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Sitka History for Tour Guides (and anyone else!) offered this weekend

by KCAW News | Apr 24, 2025 | The Morning Interview

Many people involved in Sitka's visitor industry find themselves teaching a bit about the community's history. But where is a good place to learn it? SMHS is offering a course this Saturday, April 26. Read More

Toy boat-building for kids scheduled for this weekend

by KCAW News | Dec 13, 2024 | The Morning Interview

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society and Sitka 4-H will hold a free toy boat-making activity for kids 1 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at the Japonski Island boathouse. Read More

Wildlife cruise to feature sea otter history

by KCAW News | Jul 1, 2024 | The Morning Interview

A sea otter holds urchins, a primary food source for the species. (Redick/2019) The Sitka Maritime...

Wood fishing boats focus of maritime meeting

by KCAW News | Mar 11, 2024 | The Morning Interview

The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society will host an annual meeting this week, featuring a panel on building, repairing, and fishing wooden boats. Read More

Maritime Heritage’s July 4 cruise combines history and wildlife

by KCAW News | Jun 29, 2023 | The Morning Interview

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society board member Bruce Gazaway, and new executive director Keith Nyitray, share details about the society's annual Fourth of July WWII & Wildlife cruise (departs Crescent Harbor 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, $65 adults, $40 children 12 and under). Read More