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Whitman Mission National Historic Site Young visitors make a Jumping Jack, an 1800's toy.
FOR KIDS
Young boy in cowboy hat uses butter churn while female ranger in pioneer dress and bonnet watches.

A young visitor assists the ranger in a butter churning demonstration. (NPS Photo)
On summer weekends children (and adults) may participate in cultural demonstrations: Dutch oven cooking, churning butter, making adobe bricks, and more.

This web site contains games, activities, and information that help children better understand the missionaries, Cayuse, and Oregon Trail emigrants.

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Junior Ranger Program

A Junior Ranger program for ages 4-12 allows kids to learn more about the park while earning a badge.

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