Aleutian World War II National Historic Area

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Aleutian World War II National Historic Area

The Aleutian World War II National Historic Area encompasses the historic footprint of the U.S. Army base Fort Schwatka. Located on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Island Chain of Alaska, the fort was one of four coastal defense posts built to protect Dutch Harbor (the back door to the United States) during World War II, the fort is also highest coastal battery ever constructed in the United States. In 1996 Congress designated this National Historic Area to interpret, educate, and inspire present and future generations about the history of the Aleut or Unangan people and the Aleutian Islands in the defense of the United States in World War II.

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Planning Your Visit Things To Do The Aleutian World War II National Historic Area follows the historic footprint of the U.S. Army Fort Schwatka located at Ulakta Head on Mount Ballyhoo. The fort...read more

In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions My relative was stationed in the Aleutians during World War II. How can I find his/her service records and other details? Immediate relatives of...read more

Park Regulations & Safety Permits Land Use Permit A Land Use Permit must be obtained to visit this privately owned park. Permits can be purchased at the World War II Visitor Center located on Airport...read more

Activities & Programs Visitor Centers Aerology Building Visitor Center Open Open All Year Summer (call for dates) 11 am - 8 pm daily Winter (call for dates) 11 am - 6 pm Tues - Sat Phone (907)...read more

Who's Who at the Park Contact Us By Mail Ounalashka Corporation P.O. Box 149 Unalaska, AK 99685 -or- Superintendent, Alaska Affiliated Areas 240 West 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 By Phone Visitor Information (907) 581-1276 Visitor Center (907)...read more

History Stories           Stories   RAID DUTCH HARBOR! June 3-4, 1942 Nearly six months to the day after Pearl Harbor, the Japanese struck again on American soil. The bombing of Dutch Harbor signalled the beginning...read more

History The Aleut People: Their History and Culture The Unangan or Aleut people (as they came to be called) were once quite plentiful in their native corner of Alaska. But within...read more

Introduction The Aleutian World War II National Historic Area offers visitors a glimpse of both natural and cultural history, and traces the historic footprints of the U.S. Army Base, Fort...read more

Plan Your Visit Plan Your Visit Today, the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area reflects a dramatic—if solemn—slice of history. Visitors to the area may explore the remaining structures and ruins, and...read more