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    Whitman Mission

    National Historic Site Washington

Operating Hours & Seasons

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The Whitman Mission Visitor Center includes a small museum, book store, and auditorium. It is open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
NPS - Renee Rusler
 

VISITOR CENTER HOURS

The Visitor Center is open everyday, 7 days a week, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

By executive order, the park will also be closed Monday, December 24, 2012.

Normal Building Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

 
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Take a walk on one of several paved paths on the grounds.
NPS - Renee Rusler

Did You Know?

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The Whitmans’ mission was important to early Oregon Trail travelers. Those who were sick, tired, or hungry or who needed a wagon fixed would make the side trip to the mission. Some would spend the winter with the Whitmans before continuing on to the Willamette Valley.