National Historic Area
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
The remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested Pacific battleground in World War II. Some Unangax̂ were taken from their homelands as Japanese prisoners of war while the others were evacuated from the islands by the government. Both groups suffered greatly during the war, and some would never return to their villages.
Park Photos
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In September 2009, Nick Lekanoff, Sr., former Makushin resident, traveled with his daughter and other descendants of Makushin on the Tiglax to visit the village site, which had been left behind in the evacuation of 1942 and never permanently resettled.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Operating Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Monday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |