Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
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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
- NPS site
- nps.gov/waba
- Location
- Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (35.621, -99.704)
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Passport stamp locations
- Visitor Center
Hours
Overlook and Trailtoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise to Sunset
The overlook and trail of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site are open 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Washita Battlefield Walking Tour30–90 minutes · 16 stops
Take a walk to learn about the attack through 15 stops along the park's 1.5 mile loop trail.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.