Cultural site
Eklutna Historical Park
Dena'ina village site with the St. Nicholas churches and a cemetery of colorful spirit houses.
- Site type
- Church
- Owner type
- Tribe
- Owner name
- Native Village of Eklutna
- Cultures
- Dena'ina Athabascan
- Etiquette photo rules
- This is an active cemetery and sacred site; stay on paths and visit respectfully.
In the Dena'ina village of Eklutna, off Glenn Highway Mile 26. The cemetery blends Russian Orthodox and Dena'ina traditions, with brightly painted spirit houses over the graves. The old St. Nicholas church stands beside a new church built in 1962 by Chief Mike (Maxim) Alex, who also led a restoration of the old church in 1971. There is no regular congregation today; restoration of the old church is under way and annual liturgies are held. Visit respectfully.
In pictures
Cultural tours · Photography
Sources
- Eklutna, AnchorageWikipedia · Accessed 2026-11-13
- St. Nicholas Church, EklutnaOrthodox Church in America · Accessed 2026-11-13
Last updated 2026-11-13