https://www.nps.gov/whmi News releases from Whitman Mission National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/temporary-visitor-center-closure-october-9-11.htm Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:40:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site Visitor Center will be closed October 9 – 11 for Strategic Planning meetings. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/temporary-visitor-center-closure-october-9-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/2024-2025-winter-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:21:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will switch to its winter hours on September 24, 2024. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/2024-2025-winter-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day-at-whitman-mission.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:08:00 EST Volunteers at Whitman Mission National Historic Site will join thousands of people across the nation for the largest single-day public lands volunteer effort, National Public Lands Day. The event is September 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The event includes an invasive species clean-up. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day-at-whitman-mission.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/oregon-black-pioneers-exhibit.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:36:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic site is pleased to host a special traveling exhibit “Letitia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom” from September 10 until December 7, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/oregon-black-pioneers-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/tule-demonstration-at-whitman-mission.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:51:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will host cultural resource educator Tom Bailor for a fiber arts demonstration on June 22 and August 10 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/tule-demonstration-at-whitman-mission.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-partners-with-walla-walla-public-library-for-summer-events.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:41:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will be partnering with the Walla Walla Public Library to offer free events for children and families throughout the summer! https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-partners-with-walla-walla-public-library-for-summer-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-summer-2024-hours.htm Tue, 21 May 2024 09:53:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will begin its summer schedule on May 26, 2024. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days a week. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-summer-2024-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/updated-spring-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:54:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will begin its spring schedule on April 23, 2024. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/updated-spring-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-temporary-closure-february-22-and-23.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:08:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site Visitor Center will be Closed on February 22 and 23, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-temporary-closure-february-22-and-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/updated-winter-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:45:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will switch to a temporary winter schedule on January 28, 2024. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/updated-winter-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-to-host-covenant-of-the-salmon-people-film-screening.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:00:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site to host “Covenant of the Salmon People” film screening at the park Visitor Center on January 20, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-to-host-covenant-of-the-salmon-people-film-screening.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-nhs-visitor-center-will-be-closed-on-november-28-and-29.htm Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:23:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site Visitor Center will be Closed on November 28 and 29 fpr staff training. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-nhs-visitor-center-will-be-closed-on-november-28-and-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/cultural-demonstration-at-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-on-november-11th.htm Sat, 04 Nov 2023 05:40:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will host cultural resource educator Tom Bailor for a fiber arts demonstration on November 11th, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/cultural-demonstration-at-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-on-november-11th.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/short-closure-at-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-for-staff-training-on-november-3rd-2023.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:46:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site Visitor Center will close temporarily for staff training. The Visitor Center will close all day Friday, November 3rd. The Visitor Center will resume normal operations on Saturday, November 4th at 9:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/short-closure-at-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-for-staff-training-on-november-3rd-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/mapr/learn/news/national-park-rangers-to-lead-history-hike.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:03:00 EST Rangers with Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site will lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, October 21 from 12:00 am–2:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/mapr/learn/news/national-park-rangers-to-lead-history-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/winter-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:24:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will switch to its winter hours on October 29th, 2023. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The park’s picnic area, trails, and grounds continue to be open daily, sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/winter-schedule-released-for-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/short-closure-at-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-for-staff-training.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site Visitor Center will close temporarily for staff training. The Visitor Center will close at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28th, and will remain closed through Friday, September 29th. The Visitor Center will resume normal operations on Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/short-closure-at-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-for-staff-training.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-at-whitman-mission.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:13:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will be hosting a National Public Lands Day event on September 23rd, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 2:30 PM The park hopes to bring in 30 or more volunteers to celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-at-whitman-mission.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-summer-hours.htm Sat, 08 Jul 2023 09:47:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will begin its summer hours on July 16, 2023. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days a week. The park’s picnic area, trails, and grounds continue to be open daily, sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-and-manhattan-project-special-event.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:17:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site (NHS) and Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP) will host a special event at Whitman Mission NHS on Saturday, June 17 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rangers from both parks will celebrate people and stories often excluded from regional history. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-and-manhattan-project-special-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/summer-jobs-for-youth-available-with-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:45:00 EST Whitman Missions National Historic Site is recruiting local youth to work alongside the facilities and interpretation divisions. The positions last about 8 weeks during the summer from mid-June until mid-August. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/summer-jobs-for-youth-available-with-whitman-mission-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-nhs-announces-winter-hours.htm Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:25:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will begin its winter hours on Sunday, September 11th, 2022. Under these winter hours, the Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Visitor Center will be closed on Sunday and Monday. The park’s picnic area, trails, and grounds continue to be open daily sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-nhs-announces-winter-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-to-host-junior-ranger-day.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:53:00 EST Join Park Rangers at Whitman Mission and other Junior Rangers just like you to explore Pacific Northwest culture and history on August 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Junior Rangers have the opportunity to “take a trip” around Whitman Mission and learn more about the diverse groups of people living around páašx̣a in the 1800s. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-to-host-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-begins-summer-hours.htm Fri, 27 May 2022 04:29:00 EST The Whitman Mission NHS Visitor Center will begin its summer season on May 29th. The visitor center will be open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Grounds remain open every day from sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-begins-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-junior-ranger-day-bring-the-whole-family-april-16-to-take-a-trip-around-whitman-mission.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:23:00 EST Join Whitman Mission NHS park rangers for Junior Ranger Day, 2022! https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-junior-ranger-day-bring-the-whole-family-april-16-to-take-a-trip-around-whitman-mission.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-will-be-closed-on-march-15-17-2022.htm Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:46:00 EST On March 15th-17th, 2022, the Whitman Mission National Historic Site Visitor Center will be closed for staff to participate in professional and employee development. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-will-be-closed-on-march-15-17-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/2021-2022-winter-hours-announcement.htm Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:23:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will begin its winter hours on November 7th, 2021. Under these winter hours, the Visitor Center will be open from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Visitor Center will be closed on Sunday and Monday. The park’s picnic area, trails, and grounds continue to be open daily sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/2021-2022-winter-hours-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/stephen-thede-selected-as-superintendent-of-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Stephen Thede to serve as the superintendent of Nez Perce National Historical Park and oversee operations at Big Hole National Battlefield and Whitman Mission National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/stephen-thede-selected-as-superintendent-of-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-open-saturdays-and-sundays.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:55:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Whitman Mission National Historic Site is increasing access to the park visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-visitor-center-open-saturdays-and-sundays.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/celebrate-your-public-lands-from-home.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:20:00 EST Learn how you can make a difference at the national park site right in your backyard at Whitman Mission National Historic Site’s first virtual National Public Lands Day. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, we will host a virtual volunteer information session so you can meet our staff and learn about the different volunteer opportunities available at the park. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/celebrate-your-public-lands-from-home.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 03:48:00 EST In response to the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities, the visitor center will be closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-spring-schedule.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:41:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site will offer programs in the spring and be closed March 11, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/whitman-mission-national-historic-site-spring-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/summer-jobs-for-youths-available-with-national-park-service.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2020 07:47:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site to recruit summer interns for Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/summer-jobs-for-youths-available-with-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/explore-westward-expansion-through-national-park-films.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:52:00 EST Whitman Mission National Historic Site invites the public to a film discussion series. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/explore-westward-expansion-through-national-park-films.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/newsreleases.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 05:20:00 EST Whitman Mission NHS offers cultural programs each summer. Tom Bailor taught visitors how to make items like rope and decoy ducks from tule reeds. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/newsreleases.htm https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/tourism-to-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-creates-3-3-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 05:20:00 EST Whitman Mission NHS offers cultural programs each summer. Tom Bailor taught visitors how to make items like rope and decoy ducks from tule reeds. https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/news/tourism-to-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-creates-3-3-million-in-economic-benefits.htm