Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
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Hours
Overlook and Trail
| Every day | Sunrise to Sunset |
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The overlook and trail of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site are open 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.
Visitor centers
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
| Every day | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
About this park
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