Whitman Mission Historic Site

The Whitman Mission Historic Site is a National Historic Site located in Walla Walla, WA. The site commemorates the tragic events that took place in 1847 when Dr. Marcus Whitman and his wife Narcissa, along with several others, were killed by the Cayuse Indian tribe. The site includes the original mission buildings, a museum, and a visitor center. The museum features exhibits on the history of the mission, the lives of the Whitmans, and the events that led up to the tragic incident. (Submitted by Anthony Von Plinsky)