Whitman Mission National Historic Site - Indoor Activities (U.S. National Park Service)

Center display in museum depicts Marcus and Narcissa meeting 4 Cayuse - a hunter, a young woman, an older woman, and a young girl.

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The center display of the Whitman Mission museum.

Museum

The museum at Whitman Mission compares and contrasts the lifestyles of the Whitmans and the Cayuse. The museum includes Native American cultural items, archeological artifacts, and items that belonged to the Whitmans and the Sagers.

Ranger speaking in front of group in auditorium.

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Ranger speaking to group.

Slide Show

The park has a 10-minute slide show that is shown every 30 minutes, or upon request during slower periods of visitation. Groups may request an introductory talk. See Useful Information for Large Groups for more details.

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Model of tule mat lodge in Visitor Center lobby.

Lobby Displays

Displays in the lobby include:

small tule mat lodge
covered wagon with supplies
spinning wheel
model of how the mission site may have looked in 1847
small display case for special, temporary displays

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The book store at Whitman Mission.

Book Store

A small book store sells books about the Whitmans, the Cayuse and other Plateau Tribes, fur trappers and explorers, and about the Oregon Trail.