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Big Hole National Battlefield
Things To Do
 

Visitor Center

The park's visitor center offers museum exhibits, a film, and a book sales area. The award winning film Weet'uciklitukt: There's No Turning Back, Battle at Big Hole provides an introduction to the Nez Perce War of 1877 and the tragedy that took place here. The film is shown throughout the day and is closed captioned. 

Viewing Deck

The outside observation deck provides an opportunity to explore the battlefield in winter conditions. Viewing scopes provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. 

To schedule the Battlefield's Sign Language Interpreter please notify the park ahead of time by e-mail to XXT%2624 &r=/biho/planyourvisit/index.htm">e-mail us.

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Soldiers monument at Big Hole National Battlefield.

Did You Know?
In 1883, the US government placed a 6 ton monument at Big Hole National Battlefield. The monument was in honor of the soldiers and volunteers that died in the battle. It would be forty years before a memorial would be placed here for the Nez Perce.

Last Updated: November 17, 2011 at 14:19 MST