Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (original) (raw)

This is Hallowed Ground

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

Photograph of visitors walking the park trailThings To Do

Learn about activities to do while visiting Washita Battlefield.

black and white historical photograph of the chiefs of several plains tribes and US representativesPeople

Learn about the people involved with the Washita.

Last updated: December 1, 2023