The Russian Bishop's House, once the Russian Mission Orphanage, is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at Lincoln and …
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Sep 20, 2024
Downstairs you see how the house was built, how it was used as an orphanage and learn of the Russian history around Sitka, free and self-guided. Upstairs, it's a free guided tour seeing the rooms and… Full review by AnnetteRM2015
Aug 30, 2024
Just a block east of downtown Sitke, the bishop's house is a component of the Sitka National Historical Park and is staffed with park service guides. The ground floor has a detailed exhibit with much… Full review by vox69nn
Aug 7, 2024
You learn a lot of the history from the area - how Sitka was traded with Russia / many old exposures - the staff is very friendly Full review by dennys34
Yes, the lower level is free and there is a charge for the second floor. But the charge gives you a tour by a park ranger who was very informative. The second floor is furnished and …
Yes, the lower level is free and there is a charge for the second floor. But the charge gives you a tour by a park ranger who was very informative. The second floor is furnished and includes a beautiful tiny chapel used by the Bishop. I recommend paying the fee to see the second floor.
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