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The
Ketchikan City and Saxman tour begins at the cruise ship dock. Heading
out through the city, your guide will point out eagles, canneries, the
Saxman - Let our knowledgeable guides escort you through the historic Tlingit Indian village of Saxman. Saxman was founded in 1894 and was the site of a Presbyterian mission school. In the mid-1930's the people of Saxman, with the help of the federal Civilian Conversation Corps, arranged their totem poles into a formal park. It is the fifth most popular attraction in Alaska. There are several famous totem poles in the Saxman park including the historic Abraham Lincoln totem pole and the William Seward pole which memorialized his 1868 visit to the area. Seward was responsible for the United State's purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. There are 34 totem poles at Saxman Native village and each one has its own unique story and history. We will also see a
clan house and a carving center where totems are made. The carvers are
usually working as we tour. The master carver We hope to see you
soon! To make arrangements for tours at a different time or for large groups, e-mail us (rick@kpunet.net) or call us at 1 (888) 801-7596. We have a 14-passenger van, three 24-passenger coaches, and a 56-passenger double-decker bus. We will be happy to create a special tour for groups of fifteen or more. |
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salmon use to swim up Ketchikan creek to spawn, the city park, and other
interesting sites. Questions are always welcome!
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Saxman is internationally recognized and his work is in demand around
the world. You can see many of his totem poles displayed throughout Ketchikan.