Sheldon Jackson College, Sitka
Sheldon Jackson College (SJC) held a distinguished place as a small private institution of higher learning situated on Baranof Island in Sitka. Established in 1878, it stood as the oldest college in Alaska and maintained a significant historical connection with the Presbyterian Church. The college derived its name from Reverend Sheldon Jackson, a prominent missionary and educational pioneer in Alaska whose contributions left an indelible mark on the region's development. Throughout its history, SJC played a vital role in providing educational opportunities and fostering intellectual growth within the Sitka community and beyond.
However, faced with declining enrollment numbers, Sheldon Jackson College ceased its operations in 2007. Four years later, the campus ownership transitioned to the entity overseeing the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Today, the former college campus serves as a hub for various educational, cultural, and artistic endeavors. It hosts a diverse array of organizations and institutions, including the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the Sitka Sound Science Center, the Sitka Summer Music Festival, the Sitka International Hostel, Outer Coast College, and numerous others.
However, faced with declining enrollment numbers, Sheldon Jackson College ceased its operations in 2007. Four years later, the campus ownership transitioned to the entity overseeing the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Today, the former college campus serves as a hub for various educational, cultural, and artistic endeavors. It hosts a diverse array of organizations and institutions, including the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the Sitka Sound Science Center, the Sitka Summer Music Festival, the Sitka International Hostel, Outer Coast College, and numerous others.
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Sight Name: Sheldon Jackson College
Sight Location: Sitka, USA (See walking tours in Sitka)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Sitka, USA (See walking tours in Sitka)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Sitka, Alaska
Create Your Own Walk in Sitka
Creating your own self-guided walk in Sitka is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Walk
The historical landmarks of Sitka serve as windows to pivotal moments in Alaska's past. From battlegrounds and fortresses to churches, schools, and military bases, these locations offer a fascinating peek into Sitka's varied and influential history, highlighting its significant contributions to both Alaskan and American narratives.
Among these sites is Sheldon Jackson College.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Among these sites is Sheldon Jackson College.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Sitka Introduction Walking Tour
Rubbing shoulders with the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, the coastal town of Sitka boasts a fascinating past, having served first as the capital of Russian America and then the Alaska Territory.
The name Sitka is derived from "Shee At'ik谩," which in the Tlingit language (of the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska and Western Canada) means"people on the outside of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
The name Sitka is derived from "Shee At'ik谩," which in the Tlingit language (of the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska and Western Canada) means"people on the outside of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles