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  1. Dec 1, 2023 · Visit the site of the 1868 battle between Lt. Colonel Custer and Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle. Learn about the history, people, and activities of this hallowed ground.

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  2. Learn about the site of the 1868 battle between the Cheyenne and the 7th U.S. Cavalry, led by George Custer. The site includes the village of Chief Black Kettle, exhibits, trails and a visitor center.

  3. Learn about the 1868 attack by Custer and his 7th US Cavalry on the Cheyenne encampment of Black Kettle, a nationally significant element of the US government Indian policy. Explore the background, events, and aftermath of the Washita Battle, as well as the role of the Sand Creek Massacre and the treaties.

  4. Learn about the 1868 Battle of Washita where Lt. Colonel George Custer attacked a Cheyenne village of Peace Chief Black Kettle, a tragic clash of cultures in the Indian Wars. Explore the visitor center, the battlefield site, and the Cheyenne communities near the park.

  5. May 1, 2018 · Nearly 150 years ago an event on the Great Plains would change the Cheyenne way of life forever. Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is a powerful place full of stories that have significance even today.

  6. Dec 28, 2022 · Learn about the 1868 battle between Lt. Col. Custer and the Cheyenne tribe at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Oklahoma. Explore the visitor center, the battlefield trail, and the historic sites of the conflict.

  7. Apr 26, 2021 · The perennially flowing Washita River winding through the quiet grasslands of the now peaceful battlefield makes the park a haven for wild creatures. While not known as a "natural park", it is the natural resources one notices at Washita Battlefield.

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