Whitman Mission National Historic Site - Washington
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The Whitman Mission National Historic Site near Walla Walla, Washington.
Waymark Code: WM8KV9
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2010
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The Whitman Mission National Historic Site preserves the site of the historic Whitman Mission where the Whitman Massacre of 1847 occurred. The Historic Site also includes the mass grave where Marcus and Narcissa Whitman are buried and the Whitman memorial shaft. There is also a Visitor Center with a small museum. The park is open all year, 7 days a week, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The grounds are open until dark; Visitor Center hours vary by season.
The Whitman National Monument was established on June 29, 1936. On January 1, 1963, the designation was changed to Whitman Mission National Historic Site.
State/States the Park is located...: Washington
Park Designation: Historic Park/Site
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:30 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2010 To: 12/31/2010
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
Are pictures included?: yes
SECONDARY website.: Not listed
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