Sitka is rich in history, from thousands of years ago when
the first peoples crossed the land bridge from Siberia, to more recently when
ownership of Alaska was transferred from Russia to the US. It also played a part in WW II. Before making this trip, I made it a point to
read ALASKA, by James Michener. Even
though it is a work of fiction, Michener was a thorough researcher, and much of
the story is set in Sitka. I enjoy
seeing the places I have read about.
Tlingkit Dancers. We really enjoyed their performance, showing us the dances passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. Their costumes are authentic, each one embellished with the symbol of their particular clan. The little ones were so cute.
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