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Whitman Mission

U.S. Route 12, Walla Walla, WA
509-522-6360
Ranked #9 of 36 attractions in Walla Walla
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Museums, Monuments/ Statues
Owner description: This National Historic Site marks the location of the Waiilatpu Mission, a Presbyterian mission ministering to the Cayuse Indians from 1836 to 1847.... more » Owner description: This National Historic Site marks the location of the Waiilatpu Mission, a Presbyterian mission ministering to the Cayuse Indians from 1836 to 1847. The mission, a way station for Oregon Trail pioneers, ended tragically with the killing of missionaries by the Cayuse. « less
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Reardan, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Very informative and interesting portrayal of the Whitman Mission history. Lovely place to walk and learn. The grounds are beautiful. Picnic tables too.

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Pendleton, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Great place for a walk-about. Nice Sabbath afternoon activity. Places to picnic and enjoy history.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I love historical sites.There is a combination of history and wonderful grounds to walk .

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France
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Very informative small museum and interesting outdoors trail for this important local historical site.

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Seattle, Washington
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I was really impressed with the layout of the site and everything

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Hermiston, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

It is a nice place to learn about our history!! Nice walking area also!

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Richland, Washington, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

A very interesting monument to missionary history in the Pacific Northwest. They have an indoor museum and also allow you to walk the grounds where the missionaries lived/died. I would highly recommend based on my experience, though it was many years ago.

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Olympia
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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I still can Not believe that the caretakers of this historical site believe that there is no interest in having this museum open on a weekend! Since the majority of people go sightseeing on weekends to experience areas like this, you would think it would be a better time to have it Open for visitors. Or, am I mistaken &... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

absolutely beautiful out there. I went there many times as a child, and still enjoy going now as an adult.

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Pullman, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I enjoyed visiting the Mission. The exhibits are well maintained and the walking tour is very good.

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