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Whitman Mission National Historic SiteVisitors talking with ranger in pioneer clothing
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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Photo of Visitor Center.
The Whitman Mission Visitor Center includes a small museum, book store, and auditorium. It is open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
 

VISITOR CENTER HOURS

Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Rest of the Year: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Visitor Center is open everyday, 7 days a week, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

 
Photo of park grounds in the winter. Trees and grass are covered with ice.
Park grounds are open all year, even if it is bitterly cold. Just come prepared and be careful.

PARK GROUNDS

The grounds are open every day from dawn until dark.
painting of mission with wagon in front  

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: March 29, 2009 at 15:12 EST