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1897 memorial shaft dedicated to Marcus and Narcissa WhitmanWhitman Mission National Historic Site preserves the original mission grounds of the Waiilatpu Mission, the mass grave where the Whitmans are buried, and the 1897 memorial shaft. There is a self-guiding interpretive trail of the mission grounds, grave, and monument.

The site also includes a museum, a 10-minute introductory slide show, a bookstore, bathrooms, and picnic area. No food or drink is available for purchase at the site.

Ranger talks are presented during the summer. The park also hosts demonstrations and special events.

Whitman Mission NHS is a popular field trip destination. Field trip information and teachers guides are available at the Learning Place.


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Administrative History

Management Documents


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Whitman Mission Branch


Selected Topics

The Whitmans and other Missionaries

The Cayuse

Nature and Science

Archeology Reports

Kid's Page

Photos


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Whitman Mission

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Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Area Map

Physical and Natural Features of Whitman Mission NHS

Cultural Landscape & Features of Whitman Mission NHS

Management Zoning Map for Whitman Mission NHS

Vegetation Map of Whitman Mission NHS

Palouse Grassland Ecoregion

Maps relating to the development of Whitman Mission NHS can be found in:
Administrative History: Appendices.


Photos

Between Then and Now

Photo Gallery

Historic Photos of the Cayuse Tribe

Archeological Excavation Photos

Photos from 1948 Archeology Report



Related Sites

Whitman Mission

Whitman Mission Handbook
By Erwin N. Thompson
National Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 37
1964


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