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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
For Kids

for kids includes:

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Young visitor holds a "Jumping Jack" he made while visiting the park. "Jumping Jacks" are an old-style toy.

Learning about history can be loads of fun!

Explore the website. Learn how to make Indian moccasins, adobe bricks, or a model covered wagon in Park Fun.

Visit the park. Summer weekends are filled with fun activities.

Become a Junior Ranger.
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Did You Know?
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.

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Last Updated: October 26, 2008 at 18:56 EST