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
Tipis at Sunset
Cheyenne tipis backlite by sunset
Washita River
The Washita River looking much the same as it did during the attack on November 27, 1868
Cheyenne Dog Soldier Telling Stories
A Cheyenne Dog Soldier tells stories inside his tipi
The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center
The Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center on a summer day
Learning Something New at Washita
A Park Ranger helps children with their Jr. Ranger books.
"Meeting the Enemy"
A Cheyenne Warrior and U.S. Cavalry soldier hold a meeting next to a tipi
