Located in WA.
One moment can change the fate of many nations. After thousands of years of habitation by the Cayuse Nation, life in the Columbia River Plateau begins to change rapidly with the influx of missionaries, newcomers from the Oregon Trail, and diseases. A single violent act of desperation to protect a community ignites a…
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The Whitman Mission NHS phone lines are currently down. If you need to contact us, please email whmi_interpretation. For field trip scheduling, please email whmi_education@nps.gov
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Whitman Mission National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.