Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

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Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunset
Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunsetPhoto: NPS Photo / Gene Eakins

On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th US Cavalry on a surprise dawn attack on a Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle. The event was an example of the tragic clash of cultures that occurred during the Great Plains Wars. It is also a place of remembrance and reflection for those who died here. Read More

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The Washita River in winter covered in ice and snow
The Washita River looking much the same as it did during the attack on November 27, 1868Photo: NPS Photo
A Cheyenne Dog Soldier tells stories inside his tipi
A Cheyenne Dog Soldier tells stories inside his tipiPhoto: NPS Photo
The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center on a summer day
The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center on a summer dayPhoto: NPS Photo
A Park Ranger knells down among Junior Rangers so only his hat shows within the crowd of children.
A Park Ranger helps children with their Jr. Ranger books.Photo: NPS Photo / Rachael E. Shockley
A Cheyenne Warrior and U.S. Cavalry soldier hold a meeting next to a tipi
A Cheyenne Warrior and U.S. Cavalry soldier hold a meeting next to a tipiPhoto: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.