Potlatch Totem Park hosts the most visible of native cultures with its authentically built tribal house, walls deeply carved inside and out, giving tribute to the major tribal ancestry of the area. Here you will look upon Raven, Eagle, Thunderbird, decked-out in cedar regalia, Wolves and Killer Whales. Not to mention the majestic 42' totem pole honoring Raven, who released the sun into the world.Plan to see Potlatch Totem Park and other attractions that appeal to you using our Ketchikan travel planner.
Peer into one of the tribal homes to see the diorama of how Native Alaskans actually lived in the 1800s. You can then take a walk up to the Carving Center where you can view the carving in action! You'll even get a chance to meet one of the resident carvers and talk with them about the art.
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Potlatch Totem Park reviews
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I am a huge fan of history and native American culture. This was a win for me. I highly recommend the experience of visiting if you have the time
I am a huge fan of history and native American culture. This was a win for me. I highly recommend the experience of visiting if you have the time more »
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Great place with lots of history and totem poles. Learn from direct family by using Ketchikan Taxi Cab tours. See the history of how totems told a story. Learn how they are made. Also a great...
Great place with lots of history and totem poles. Learn from direct family by using Ketchikan Taxi Cab tours. See the history of how totems told a story. Learn how they are made. Also a great... more »
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A wonderful collection of totem poles and clan buildings owned by a native group. The gift shop has the best prices of all the shops we’ve been to in the 8 days we’ve been in Alaska. Also a nice variety of merchandise. Because of the reasonable prices, lines at the register were very long when the cruise ship tours were there.
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I didn't expect much from this cruise excursion, but I hadn't met our guide Robert. How engaging, how cheerful, and how knowledgeable! So eager to share his experience of Alaskan indigenous cultures. The park was a pocket of really nice carvings. I was amazed by the similarities to the Maori culture of New Zealand.
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