Russian Bishop's House, Sitka
Facts and practical information
The Russian Bishop's House, once the Russian Mission Orphanage, is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at Lincoln and Monastery Streets in Sitka, Alaska. Built in 1841–43, this log structure is one of the oldest surviving buildings of Russian America, and was one of the centerpieces of the Russian Orthodox church's efforts to spread its influence among the natives of Alaska. It was the home and administrative center of Ivan Veniaminov, the first Bishop of Alaska, later canonized as Innocent of Alaska. The house is now a unit of Sitka National Historical Park, and is administered by the National Park Service. ()
Russian Bishop's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sitka National Historical Park, Sound Science Center, Castle Hill, St. Michael's Cathedral.
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How to get to Russian Bishop's House by public transport?
Bus
- Crescent Harbor • Lines: Blue Line, Green Line, Red Line (3 min walk)
- Baranof St / Sawmill Creek Rd • Lines: Blue Line, Green Line (5 min walk)