Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Tipi

Rangers offer tipi demonstrations during the summer

Picnic Table, Fire ring, and Bear box

The 1847 attack on the Whitmans horrified Americans and impacted the lives of the peoples of the Columbia Plateau for decades afterwards. Was killing the Whitmans justified legal retribution, an act of revenge, or some combination of both? The circumstances that surround this tragic event resonate with modern issues of cultural interaction and differing perspectives.

The Mission Site from the Hill

From Monument Hill, you can see the mission site and the surrounding Walla Walla Valley

Fall at Whitman Mission

Picnic Tables

WHMI Monument Hill

Ranger Lenihan describes the mission site to school field trip participants.

Cultural Items

Explore the past through hands-on cultural items at the visitor center

Marcus Whitman

Painting of Marcus Whitman from a sketch by Paul Kane 1847.

Cayuse Woven Cornhusk Bag

Traditional Cayuse Cornhusk Bag

Drive Way

Picnic Table, Fire ring, and Bear box

Tent Site

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The site can be reached from US Highway 12, 8 miles west of Walla Walla, Wa.

Airports are located in Walla Walla (11 miles east of park), Pasco (43 miles west), and Pendleton, Oregon (46 miles south).

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Facilities

Visitor Center Visitor Center

The Whitman Mission Visitor Center includes a museum exhibit and a 25 minute park film. The hours below are for the Whitman Mission Visitor Center. If you are planning a trip, you can find seasonal hours and other exceptions listed at the bottom of this page. The park grounds and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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