In the south-eastern corner of the state is Walla Walla, an old Indian hunting ground and later a fur trading fort and a pioneer town. Here Dr Marcus Whitman, the first white settler in the north-west and the only doctor on the Oregon Trail, established himself in 1836. On the site of his house are a memorial and a museum.
The Fort Walla Walla Museum features exhibits on the pioneering days in Walla Walla and other historical events in the region's history. Collections include military, agricultural, correctional items, along with an extensive photo collection. There are 17 buildings in a pioneer settlement and 5 large exhibit halls that tell visitors about pioneer life and horse-era agriculture.
Address: Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 Myra Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362-8035, United States
Phone: 1 (509) 525-7703, Fax: 1 (509) 525-7798
Hours:
January 3 to March 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
April 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
November 1 to December 23: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
The Kirkman House Museum is a Victorian home containing some of the original furnishings of the Kirkman family. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Lower Monumental Lock and Dam on the Snake River is a large project. On site is powerhouse, lock, and spillways. The resulting reservoir behind Lower Monumental Lock and Dam is Lake Herbert G. West, a popular recreational area.
The Walla Walla Symphony began in 1907 and has performed in Cordiner Hall on the Whitman College campus since 1967. From October through June, the Walla Walla Symphony plays or sponsors concerts.
Whitman Mission National Historic Site near Walla Walla is a controversial historic site known for the Whitman Massacre, where local natives killed the Whitman family. The site is a tribute to these people and offers information on the Oregon Trail.
Address: Whitman Mission National Historic Site, 328 Whitman Mission Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362-9699, United States
Phone: 1 (509) 529-2761, Fax: 1 (509) 522-6355
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