We conduct exciting 
(and useful!) workshops on maritime skills 


At Seafood Fest 2014 Joe led a hands-on Corking Demo on how to waterproof the planks on wooden boats with cotton and oakum, using a shipwright's tools.


And our knot-tying workshops are usually a big hit with folks.

We organize water tours ...

... and panel discussions and story-telling events on a wide range of maritime topics. Here are some examples ...

                        WOMEN IN THE FISHERIES 

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Discussion Panel & Annual Meeting 


of the


Sitka Maritime Heritage Society
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH  * CENTENNIAL HALL  * 6PM
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Please join the SMHS Board of Directors and staff for a lively discussion led by local fisherman and speaker Eric Jordan, with women fishermen: Tele Aadsen, Linda Behnken, Linda Danner, Pat Kehoe, Marie Laws, Coral Pendell 

This is a Free event, open to the public.  Light snacks and coffee will be provided.
Panel Presentation on Wild Foods 
from our Oceans and Shores
Panel on the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Earthquake
We also organize an ocean day-cruise to simply have fun and to raise funds. The 2014 cruise included visiting the bird sanctuary of St. Lazaria Island and then landing on Kruzof Island Beach for a picnic. It was a blast!

Slide shows of Past Events

Salmon BBQ and Maritime Day, July 2013
All photos courtesy of Ashia Lane

SMHS St. Lazaria Cruise, July 2013
All photos courtesy of Ashia Lane

Dragging Around by Colin Rawlings

Below is a short film shot and edited by Colin Rawlings, who spent the 2012 Sitka fishing season aboard the F/V Dipper, crewing for Captain (and aunt) Nancy Behnken. The video provides a wonderful look at the beauty of our local land and sea, as well as a brief idea of the fishing life. Thank you Colin, for allowing us to share your work!

2013 Season Work Parties

SMHS Board Members, Staff and Volunteers are Cleaning Up the Boathouse! We meet once each month, check our homepage for upcoming meetings.

2012 Alaska Day Boat Cruise
WWII Theme

2012 Sitka Sound 
Ocean Adventure Race 
photos by Don Kluting

2011 Sitka Sound 
Ocean Adventure Race

Maritime Heritage Events

WWII Era Remnants 
Found in the Boathouse

Women in the Fisheries
2013 SMHS Annual Meeting & Discussion Panel

Boathouse Work Party 
Fall 2012

Russian Sailing Ship Pallada 
July 2011 Visit to Sitka

2011 World War II Boat Trip

Volunteer Work Parties