Historic Tlingit cultural site featuring a reconstructed clan house and totem poles that preserve and interpret Indigenous heritage.
General Information
Hours:
The island grounds are accessible year-round; the tribal house interior is open primarily during guided visits or special events
Fees:
Free to visit; guided tours may vary or require arrangements
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed outdoors on leash; not permitted inside structures
Closest cities with hotels:
Wrangell
Seasons:
Best visited May through September for easier access and potential guided tours; accessible year-round
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Wrangell (0.5 mi): Walk along the harbor and cross the pedestrian bridge to Shakes Island, where the site is located.
Overview
The Chief Shakes Historic Site on Shakes Island in Wrangell Harbor has the Chief Shakes Tribal House, a recreated clan house with carved house posts and totem poles. A footbridge from the town leads to it, and the site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Tours are given by tribal members when cruise ships are in town.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Chief Shakes Historic Site", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
