National Historic Site

Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Pacific Northwest

About Whitman Mission

One moment can change the fate of many nations. After thousands of years of habitation by the Cayuse Nation, life in the Columbia River Plateau begins to change rapidly with the influx of missionaries, newcomers from the Oregon Trail, and diseases. A single violent act of desperation to protect a community ignites a series of events that will reshape the United States forever.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Pacific Northwest
State: Washington
Designation: National Historic Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Whitman Mission.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset
Tue: Sunrise to Sunset
Wed: Sunrise to Sunset
Thu: Sunrise to Sunset
Fri: Sunrise to Sunset
Sat: Sunrise to Sunset
Sun: Sunrise to Sunset

The grounds and trails at Whitman Mission National Historic Site are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Weather and when to go

Summers are hot. Hats, water and sunblock are recommended. Winters are mild and rainy with a few snow storms. Layered clothing is advised.

Getting there

The site can be reached from US Highway 12, 8 miles west of Walla Walla, Wa. Airports are located in Walla Walla (11 miles east of park), Pasco (43 miles west), and Pendleton, Oregon (46 miles south).

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 328 Whitman Mission Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 522-6360
Email: whmi_interpretation@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/whmi

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Whitman Mission

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Whitman Mission

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Programs at Whitman Mission NHS

Guided Tours · about 40 min

Ranger programs at Whitman Mission National Historic Site occur Thursday through Sunday at 10:30 and 1:30. Check with rangers to find out what the program each day.
Watch A Prophecy Fulfilled

Park Film · about 25 min

For an introduction to Whitman Mission National Historic Site, watch the park film titled "A Prophecy Fulfilled."
Whitman Mission NHS Audio Tour

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 50 min

The Whitman Mission NHS Self-Guided Audio Tour is a audio tour on the NPS exploring the history of Whitman Mission. It is a 10 stop tour starting at the Whitman Mission Visitor Ce…
Walk the Trails and Tour the Mission Grounds

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 30 min

Walk the grounds and stand where history happened. Spot wildlife flitting from tree to tree, hiding in the grass, or sunning on the trail. Reflect while surrounded by an expansive…
Picnic at Whitman Mission

Picnicking · about 45 min

Enjoy a picnic at the Whitman Mission picnic shelter. The picnic shelter is available whenever the park grounds are open unless otherwise noted. Please refrain from picnicking out…
Visit the Whitman Mission Museum

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

The one room exhibit includes Native American cultural items, archeological artifacts, and items that belonged to individuals who lived at the mission including the Whitmans.