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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
For Teachers
 
 

Education and Group Reservations

For educators wanting to visit Whitman Mission National Historic Site and have a ranger talk to your group, or have a ranger come to your classroom, you need to make reservations. Reservations are necessary to make with other information provided about our programs and guidelines. Go to the Plan a Field Trip page for more information. Contact Education Specialist Mike Dedman at 509-522-6357 or by e-mail to make reservations.

 

Become a Partner

Whitman Mission National Historic Site is in the process of developing new programs for both primary and secondary grades. We are looking for educators to help develop, review, and participate in these curriculum-based education programs.

For more information contact Education Specialist Mike Dedman at 509-522-6357 or by e-mail.

 

Whitman Mission National Historic Site has a curriculum-based education program that currently includes:

Pre-visit Classroom ranger-conducted education programs

In-park ranger-conducted education programs

Post-visit classroom ranger-conducted education programs

 

Resources Include:

Field Trip Guide

Whitman Mission Teachers Guide

Oregon Trail Teachers Guide

Resource Education Trunks for classroom use

Professional development opportunities for educators

Internship opportunities for college students

 

Contact Mike Dedman, Education Specialist, at 509-522-6357 or by e-mail for more information.

Oregon Trail Wagon  

Did You Know?
Wagons used on the Oregon Trail had to carry nearly 2000 pounds of supplies. They traveled 2000 miles or more to the Oregon Country. Most wagons were pulled by oxen as they could eat the prairie grass and survive without lots of food for lengthy periods.

Last Updated: October 19, 2009 at 19:10 EST