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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
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Become a Junior Ranger at Washita Battlefield.
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Learn about Washita Battlefield through the park visitor center
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Walk the 1.5 mile trail around Washita Battlefield.
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Watch the park film to learn about Washita Battlefield
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Open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A, Cheyenne, OK (580) 497-2742 Directions
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Overlook and Trail
The overlook and trail of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site are open 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.
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Weather in western Oklahoma can vary considerably. Winters can be mild to severe with ice storms being the biggest concern. Spring is usually short but pleasant although severe weather, including tornadoes, is still a possibility. Usually a strong breeze is associated with spring weather. Summers are brutally hot and visitors should be cautioned about spending any length of time in the heat. Falls are cool with a bitter wind.
This year marks an important milestone, three decades of continued preservation, reflection, and partnership at Washita. The 30th Anniversary event on November 12th-15th will highlight the collaborative efforts that have helped ensure the stories, histories, and voices connected to this site remain protected and shared with future generations. THe show will open on the 12th from 1:00-4:30 and 8:00am - 4:30 the 13th-15th at the Washita Battlefield Visitor Center. Native Artisits will display and sell their art on site.
This year marks an important milestone, three decades of continued preservation, reflection, and partnership at Washita. The 30th Anniversary event on November 12th will highlight the collaborative efforts that have helped ensure the stories, histories, and voices connected to this site remain protected and shared with future generations. An opening ceremony will take place from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Washita Battlefield Visitor Center.
This year marks an important milestone, three decades of continued preservation, reflection, and partnership at Washita. The 30th Anniversary event on November 12th-15th will highlight the collaborative efforts that have helped ensure the stories, histories, and voices connected to this site remain protected and shared with future generations. THe show will open on the 12th from 1:00-4:30 and 8:00am - 4:30 the 13th-15th at the Washita Battlefield Visitor Center. Native Artisits will display and sell their art on site.
Washita Battlefield is located just west of Cheyenne in western Oklahoma approximately 130 miles west of Oklahoma City and 140 miles east of Amarillo, Texas; just 25 miles north of I-40 on State Highway 283. From Cheyenne head west on State Highway 47 for about 1 mile and then make a right on State Highway 47A.
The visitor center will be on the right and the battlefield is about .5 miles past the visitor center on the right as well.
Mailing address: 18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A, Cheyenne, OK 73628
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