首席搖長屋

Chief Shakes Island

This site provides an interesting look at Tlingit culture. The tribal house is a recreation of earlier tribal houses but the detail is very nice and the carvings well worth a visit. If you are there...

Not to be missed cultural event when in Wrangell

This was an added excursion to an Alaska cruise, and was truly outstanding. We had a presentation by a Tlingit who demonstrated and performed (with family) some songs and dances, and made it relevant ...

Shakes Tribal House a great part of BearFest

The Tlingit interpretation at the Chief Shakes Tribal House was a VERY good part of Wrangell BearFest 2021. We enjoyed the presentation and also the opportunity to talk with Tlingit members and ask qu...

Time your visit to coincide with tribal program

So privileged to visit Chief Shakes house on a day when the building was open. We were entertained and educated with song, dance, and storytelling. Stunning building that should be a source of pride t...

So run down

This island could be amazing. The totem poles have been put in little shelters. They no longer stand on the property. The house is locked right now. The one totem pole standing is in disarray. I reall...