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Area Historic Sites
If you wish to pre-plan your activities for your visit to McCann Manor, here’s an
overview of the major historic sites in the Dayton area that may be of help.
overview of the major historic sites in the Dayton area that may be of help.
| At the bottom of this page, is a list of great websites where you can learn more. |
LEWIS & CLARK
The epic journey, which began in 1804, eventually brought the party of explorers to
what is now the town of Dayton, travelling just north of present day Walla Walla. Both
cities are now busy making plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lewis & Clark’s
exploration of the area.
what is now the town of Dayton, travelling just north of present day Walla Walla. Both
cities are now busy making plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lewis & Clark’s
exploration of the area.
In 1806, after having successfully found the overland passage to the Pacific Ocean,
Lewis & Clark’s return journey to St. Louis brought them to what is now Dayton.
Lewis & Clark’s return journey to St. Louis brought them to what is now Dayton.
As a matter of fact, Lewis & Clark's expedition went right down the path
that was later to become Dayton’s Main Street. They camped at the east
edge of town. Many historic accounts omitted this part of Lewis & Clark's
adventures, hence the locals have named this "The Forgotten Trail."
See a life-sized replica of the Corps of Discovery Campsite just a
couple of miles from Dayton's Main Street.
that was later to become Dayton’s Main Street. They camped at the east
edge of town. Many historic accounts omitted this part of Lewis & Clark's
adventures, hence the locals have named this "The Forgotten Trail."
See a life-sized replica of the Corps of Discovery Campsite just a
couple of miles from Dayton's Main Street.
Settlers gradually began to move into the area, and in 1871, the first
town plat for "Day Town" was filed by Jesse Day. In 1891, Jesse's son,
Loren, acquired land from his father and built the home that will soon
become McCann Manor.
town plat for "Day Town" was filed by Jesse Day. In 1891, Jesse's son,
Loren, acquired land from his father and built the home that will soon
become McCann Manor.
In Dayton's downtown are the oldest working courthouse and
Train Depot in the State of Washington.
Train Depot in the State of Washington.
Both have been skillfully restored. While
staying at the Manor, which is on the
National Historic Register, you can also
take a walking tour of the 117 other homes
and buildings in Dayton that are on the
National Register.
staying at the Manor, which is on the
National Historic Register, you can also
take a walking tour of the 117 other homes
and buildings in Dayton that are on the
National Register.
And this is a great place to begin your exploration of the now–famous Lewis & Clark
Trail. The McCann Manor DOWNTOWN page has information about activities on Main
Street.
Trail. The McCann Manor DOWNTOWN page has information about activities on Main
Street.
Main Street in Dayton is the quintessential American downtown of the mid–1800’s.
The Liberty Theatre was built in 1917 and is only one of the many historic buildings on
Main Street. Meticulously restored buildings are a delight to the senses, and together
with the nearby historic homes, are a significant reflection of America’s architectural
history.
The Liberty Theatre was built in 1917 and is only one of the many historic buildings on
Main Street. Meticulously restored buildings are a delight to the senses, and together
with the nearby historic homes, are a significant reflection of America’s architectural
history.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, by commission of
President Thomas Jefferson, led the army’s Corps of
Discovery on a quest to find a water route from the Missouri
River to the Pacific Ocean. They were to secure a safe
inland route for commercial trade, especially with Asia, and
to secure the United States claim to the Columbia River
basin.
President Thomas Jefferson, led the army’s Corps of
Discovery on a quest to find a water route from the Missouri
River to the Pacific Ocean. They were to secure a safe
inland route for commercial trade, especially with Asia, and
to secure the United States claim to the Columbia River
basin.
DAYTON
DOWNTOWN WALLA WALLA
In 1888, Walla Walla, less than 30 minutes from Dayton, proudly lit the town’s first electric lights on Main
Street. The Marcus Whitman Hotel, built in 1928, has recently undergone an extensive renovation. It’s well
worth a visit for the beauty of its architecture and as a means of soaking up some history.
Street. The Marcus Whitman Hotel, built in 1928, has recently undergone an extensive renovation. It’s well
worth a visit for the beauty of its architecture and as a means of soaking up some history.
WHITMAN MISSION
Thirty years after the Corps of Discovery traveled through the Walla Walla area, missionaries Marcus and Narcissa
Whitman made their mark. Traveling with a fur trapper's caravan, the Whitmans and their fellow missionaries built a
mission among the native Cayuse people.
Whitman made their mark. Traveling with a fur trapper's caravan, the Whitmans and their fellow missionaries built a
mission among the native Cayuse people.
Tragically, a clash of cultures and a series of misunderstandings, often precipitated by disease
brought by settlers traveling through the area on the Oregon Trail, culminated in violence and death.
The Whitman Mission historic site, 7 miles west of Walla Walla, memorializes the courageous
exploits of the Whitmans and their role in helping to establish the Oregon Trail.
brought by settlers traveling through the area on the Oregon Trail, culminated in violence and death.
The Whitman Mission historic site, 7 miles west of Walla Walla, memorializes the courageous
exploits of the Whitmans and their role in helping to establish the Oregon Trail.
NATIVE AMERICANS
The Corps of Discovery’s very lives depended on the indigenous peoples of the lands
through which they traveled. The people graciously provided the Corps of Discovery with
horses, food, information and guides.
through which they traveled. The people graciously provided the Corps of Discovery with
horses, food, information and guides.
Living for more than 10,000 years on the land that is now the Walla Walla Valley and
northeastern Oregon, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla peoples once numbered more
than 8,000. The small group of 2,198 people who still remain have formed the
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
northeastern Oregon, the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla peoples once numbered more
than 8,000. The small group of 2,198 people who still remain have formed the
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
They are a proud people who have maintained their traditional song, dance, art, language, clothing, religion and food,
despite significant intrusions by others. Take time to hear their story at the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute located 4
miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, an easy drive from Dayton. The public is invited to learn the history and culture of the
Tribes through beautiful exhibits and year–round celebrations at both their Tribal Longhouse and Wildhorse Casino.
Also, be sure to visit the Museum Store and the Kinship Café to marvel at and purchase the beautiful Tribal crafts, and
to savor their traditional food.
despite significant intrusions by others. Take time to hear their story at the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute located 4
miles east of Pendleton, Oregon, an easy drive from Dayton. The public is invited to learn the history and culture of the
Tribes through beautiful exhibits and year–round celebrations at both their Tribal Longhouse and Wildhorse Casino.
Also, be sure to visit the Museum Store and the Kinship Café to marvel at and purchase the beautiful Tribal crafts, and
to savor their traditional food.
FORT WALLA WALLA
Fort Walla Walla was the Hudson Bay Post in 1836. For a trip to the pioneering past, the Fort Walla Walla Museum has
some wonderful exhibits and artifacts memorializing the fascinating journey of Lewis & Clark, and is a must–see for
history buffs.
some wonderful exhibits and artifacts memorializing the fascinating journey of Lewis & Clark, and is a must–see for
history buffs.
PENDLETON
Pendleton, Oregon, is an easy drive from Dayton, through Walla Walla. In this restored historic town, see the tunnels
where Chinese laborers lived and worked over 100 years ago in the Pendleton Underground Tour. A visit to the
Pendleton Woolen Mills is also on our list of interesting places to visit anytime.
where Chinese laborers lived and worked over 100 years ago in the Pendleton Underground Tour. A visit to the
Pendleton Woolen Mills is also on our list of interesting places to visit anytime.
In addition to the information over on the McCann Manor DAY TRIPS and DOWNTOWN pages, the following websites will give
you some great ideas for planning your visit to McCann Manor.
you some great ideas for planning your visit to McCann Manor.
A good general travel portal is the Tri-City Herald newspaper website. In addition to an interesting article, it has good links to
historical sites around eastern Washington and Oregon.
historical sites around eastern Washington and Oregon.
LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION
Dayton
• A nice Dayton Historical Timeline can be found on this webpage.
• Some interesting Dayton History, information about the newly constructed life-sized Lewis & Clark Campsite near Dayton, and a
wonderful overview of the impressions that the Dayton area made on Lewis & Clark can be found on this webpage.
wonderful overview of the impressions that the Dayton area made on Lewis & Clark can be found on this webpage.
Lewis & Clark
Downtown Walla Walla
• Information for planning your downtown visit and tour of Walla Walla's historic homes can be found through
the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce website.
the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce website.
Whitman Mission
• Some photographs of the Whitman Mission Museum can be found at this website.
Native Americans
• The website for the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is a good place to start.
• The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation website tells about their fascinating history and
culture where you can see stunning photographs.
• The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation website tells about their fascinating history and
culture where you can see stunning photographs.
Fort Walla Walla
• Go right to the source at the Fort Walla Walla Museum official website.
• The Washington Tourism website has some photographs of the museum.
• The Washington Tourism website has some photographs of the museum.
Pendleton
• A trip to Pendleton just wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Pendleton Woolen Mills.
• The Pendleton Underground Tour is fascinating—a great tour, as well.
• The Pendleton Underground Tour is fascinating—a great tour, as well.
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• See Pictures of the historically accurate replica of the Lewis & Clark campsite at the east end of Dayton.
• Learn more about the Forgotten Trail at this website.
• This Experience Washington website is a great resource.
• Maybe even better is the Lewis & Clark.org website.
• Find some good information here about the Corps of Discovery.
• Another good Source for Lewis & Clark facts is here.
• This webpage has fascinating Articles about the expedition.
• Learn more about the Forgotten Trail at this website.
• This Experience Washington website is a great resource.
• Maybe even better is the Lewis & Clark.org website.
• Find some good information here about the Corps of Discovery.
• Another good Source for Lewis & Clark facts is here.
• This webpage has fascinating Articles about the expedition.
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