It was private efforts that resulted in the monument shaft atop the hill.
America’s National Parks belong to everyone. Support from the public is essential to maintain them. This support can come in many forms: financial, gifts of material goods, volunteer efforts, or political support.
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A donation box sits on the Visitor Center information desk.
Donations Monetary donations to Whitman Mission can be made at the site itself or on the web at the NWIA Online Store. These donations stay at the park.
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Books about the Whitmans and other topics are available for sale at the park's bookstore.
Shopping Buying books and other products can help the park. Shop at Whitman Mission itself or on the web at the NWIA Online Store. Profits from these sales are returned to the park. The Northwest Interpretive Association (NWIA) is one of many cooperating associations that assist National Parks.
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Visitors listening to instructions.
Volunteering Many projects at Whitman Mission could only have been accomplished with the help of volunteers. And you don’t even have to come to the site to help. With modern technology people around the world have been able to complete projects for the park.
For more information on finding a project that's right for you or for information on other ways to help the park, call 509-522-6357.
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Did You Know?
Haleakala National Park has more endangered species than any other park in the NPS, even including species that are listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service but not native to the park.