| Kirkman House |
| North Colville and Cherry Streets. Built in 1880 for William and Isabela Kirkman, the Kirkman House was placed on the National Historic Register in 1975. The mansion contains 12 large rooms and numerous smaller ones all built in the Italianate Style. Walla Walla’s only period-house museum is open weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment. 529-4373 |
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| Fort Walla Walla Museum |
| 755 Myra Road (near Dalles Military Road). The rural heritage of early Walla Walla is depicted in this museum complex which includes an entire pioneer village with 16 original and replica buildings, a one room school house, and an 1800s era railroad depot. The site of the museum is a former military reservation that dates to 1858. There are five exhibit buildings that display heirlooms, tools, and household items used by pioneers and settlers. Many events are staged at the Museum throughout the year. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., April through October. For more information, call 509-525-7703. |
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| Whitman Mission National Historic Site |
| Seven miles west of Walla Walla off Highway 12. The mission, built in 1836 was home to Marcus and Narcissa Whitman. Narcissa Whitman was one of the first two white women to cross the continent overland. After more than a decade of working with the Cayuse Indians, the Whitmans, along with eleven others, were killed. A hilltop monument marks the site and honors the memory of the Whitmans. Visitors will find pioneer and Cayuse Indian artifacts on display at the visitors center. A self-guided trail leads to the mission site, the grave, and the hilltop monument. Cultural demonstrations are scheduled throughout the summer months. Picnic sites are available. Open daily, except on Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
For more information, call 509-529-2761. |
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| Oregon Trail Memorial |
| Outside Whitman College’s Prentiss Hall, near South Park Street. This memorial honors Narcissa Prentiss Whitman and Eliza Spalding – the first two white women to cross the continent in 1836. |
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| Pioneer Park |
| Alder and Division Streets. What started as a pasture in 1901, was transformed by farsighted citizens of Walla Walla into a community park. The architect who designed Central Park in New York City helped with construction. Trees were brought in from the surrounding Blue Mountains, shipped in from Seattle and were even transported by rail all the way from the U.S. Botanical Gardens in the nation’s capital. Today the park is graced by giant silver maples, black walnut trees and towering sycamores. |
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| Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce |
| 29 E. Sumach St., Walla Walla, WA 99362 *
509/525-0850 • Fax 509/522-2038 |
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| Downtown Walla Walla Events |
| Call the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation at 529-8755.
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| Walla Walla Farmers Market |
| Every Saturday, May through October, 8:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon. Fourth and Main Street in Downtown Walla Walla. |
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| Summer Sounds on the Plaza |
| Outdoor concert every Thursday, June through September, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on the Plaza at First and Main. |
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| Wheelin’ Walla Walla Weekend |
| Antique car show. Every September in Downtown Walla Walla.
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| Balloon Stampede |
| Walla Walla’s own hot air balloon race, recognized by the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 tourism events in America. Held every May (Mother’s Day weekend).
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