Trade Beads (WHMI 7001) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
7. Indigenous peoples of the Columbia Plateau region began trading European glass beads in the late 18th century. During the first half of the 19th century, the Hudson’s Bay Company and other trading companies ... More
Cannonball (WHMI 109) - National Parks Gallery
This iron cannonball is believed to have been left at Waiilatpu by John C. Fremont (1813-1890), an American explorer, politician, and soldier, during his 1843 expedition of the West. Fremont’s expedition suppli... More
Bible (WHMI 8) - National Parks Gallery
This bible originally belonged to Dr. Marcus Whitman and was given to his nephew, Perrin Whitman (1830-1899) during Perrin’s time at Waiilatpu. This bible was part of the Evans collection that the park purchase... More
Millstone (WHMI 185) - National Parks Gallery
5. One of two millstone’s in the park’s museum collections, Dr. Marcus Whitman used this granite millstone for the gristmill he built at the mission site. The millstone had originally been found during the time... More
Teaspoon (WHMI 161) - National Parks Gallery
While this may look like an ordinary teaspoon, upon closer inspection you will notice etched into the handle are the initials ‘SCP.’ It has been suggested that these initials could stand for Narcissa Whitman’s ... More
Letter (WHMI 211) - National Parks Gallery
6. Dated July 7, 1936, this letter is signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945). The letter is addressed to Washington Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach (1894-1948) and discusses the celebration of the... More
Comb (WHMI 166) - National Parks Gallery
During an archaeological excavation near the site of the first house, a shovel accidentally hit this bone nit comb, broke off many of its teeth. Catalog Number: WHMI 166 Object Name: Comb Medium: bone Dimensio... More
Tule Mat (WHMI 290) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Tule reeds are a versatile, durable, and portable plant source often gathered in late summer or early fall while the reeds are still green. This plant source is commonly used for weaving material; the tule reed... More