December 31, 2011
A New Look for Washita Battlefield National Historic Site's Webpage
The National Park Service websites are preparing for a website transformation.
October 21, 2011
Washita Battlefield NHS Slated to Host 15th Anniversary Symposium Event on November 11-12
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is pleased to announce its 15th Anniversary Event and Symposium for November 11-12, 2011.
October 10, 2011
Lessons Learned and Lessons to Learn
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is honoring 15 years of public service. We cordially invite you to come out and honor this milestone.
September 15, 2011
"There are National Parks in Oklahoma?"
It’s that time again!
With September here, that means it’s time for the Oklahoma State fair and the 2011 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo. Click on more below to find out how you can visit with the park rangers at both of these events.
May 07, 2011
Junior Ranger Day 2011
Calling all kids! On Saturday, April 23, 2011 bring your family to the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site visitor center and help us celebrate National Park Week (April 16-24) and Junior Ranger Day.
May 06, 2011
Teacher Workshop 2011
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site will host its third annual Teacher's Workshop on June 25, 2011
May 06, 2011
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Summer 2011 Operating Hours
Summer Tours Begin Saturday, May 28th and Will Last Through Labor Day Weekend.
October 22, 2010
Washita Battlefield And Chickasaw NRA are Honored with Redbud Award
Washita Battlefield received the RedBud Merit award for Outstanding Media Coverage for their submission of a Discover Oklahoma segment.
May 06, 2010
Washita Battlefield Summer Schedule
No abstract supplied.
April 06, 2010
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Celebrates National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day
Join us April 24, 2008 as we celebrate the national parks.
February 24, 2010
Washita Battlefield NHS subject to Oklahoma firearms laws
New Federal Firearms Law Took Effect on February 22nd
January 04, 2010
1-4-10 Become a National Park Ranger with the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is looking for teachers interested in working with the National Park Service this summer.
December 12, 2009
2009 Holiday Closings
The visitor center will be closed on Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st, 2010.
November 27, 2009
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site commemorates the 141st anniversary with A Day of Remembrance and Reflection
No abstract supplied.
November 07, 2009
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site welcomes Doctor Paul Hutton
Join us at 7:00pm on Saturday, November 7th as we discuss Sheridan, Custer, and the Washita with renowned scholar and professor of history at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Paul W. Hutton.
October 27, 2009
10-27-09 Dayton Duncan Visits Washita Battlefield NHS
During a trip to the Oklahoma Panhandle, author/filmmaker Dayton Duncan and producer Julie Dunfey stopped in to visit with staff and learn about the attack along the Washita.
September 15, 2009
9-15-09 Washita Battlefield Celebrates National Public Lands Day
On September 26 the park staff celebrated National Public Lands Day by educating kids and adults on the importance of exploring the great outdoors.
July 17, 2009
7-17-09 Washita Battlefield NHS partners with OnCell Systems to launch a new audio tour.
Washita Battlefield NHS adopts a new cell phone tour program to help teach visitors the importance of this sacred site.
June 30, 2009
6-30-09 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Announces The American West - On the Road with Michael Blake
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site welcomes back Academy Award winning author Michael Blake.
June 22, 2009
6-22-09 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Announces Resource Stewardship Girl Scout Ranger Program
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site launches a new program to get kids more involved in the parks.
April 07, 2009
4-7-09 An Evening with Jerome Greene and Richard West was a Success
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site would like to thank everyone who came out and made this evening such a wonderful success.
February 13, 2009
2-13-09 New Superintendent to be Installed at Washita Battlefield NHS
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site welcomes their new superintendent Lisa Conard-Frost.
January 23, 2009
1-23-09 National Parks 2009 Calendars Now Available
The 2009 National Parks Calendar published by Unilever are now available free to the public.
December 22, 2008
12-22-08 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Holiday Schedule
Click on the title above for information on the holiday schedule.
November 25, 2008
11-25-08 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site to Host 140th Anniversary Activities on December 6
Click on the title for a schedule of events for December 6.
November 24, 2008
11-24-08 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site and Cheyenne High School to host the play Ned Wynkoop Long Road to Washita on December 4
In observance of the 140th anniversary of the attack on the Washita River, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in conjunction with Cheyenne High School is proud to present Ned Wynkoop: Long Road to Washita.
October 31, 2008
10-31-08 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site and Cheyenne High School will host Special Activities in December
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site observes the 140th Anniversary of the attack with speakers,arts and crafts, performances,and living history.
August 08, 2008
8-12-08 Town Hall Meeting
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site and Black Kettle National Grasslands to host Cheyenne's Town Hall Meeting.
July 01, 2008
7-1-08 Washita Battlefield will be open during the Fourth of July Holiday
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site will be open for regular business hours during the Fourth of July holiday.
May 13, 2008
5-13-08 Washita Battlefield Summer Operations
During the summer, operations at Washita Battlefield will be changing slightly. Read the press release and keep current with all the changes at Washita Battlefield.
December 03, 2007
12-3-07 Local Artist Attends White House Reception
Local artist, Rita Hughes nominated to create Washita Battlefield National Historic Site ornament for the presidential 18-foot Fraser fir Christmas tree.
October 23, 2007
10-23-07 Authors and Living History Presenters to Kick-off History Day for Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
No abstract supplied.
August 27, 2007
8-27-07 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center Now Open to Public
On Saturday, August 25, 2007 the staff at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site opened the doors of the brand new visitor center for the first time.
April 13, 2007
4-13-07 National Park Service Cultural Heritage Center Ribbon Cutting Gathering
Tribes, Officials, Singers Gather For National Park Service Site Ribbon Cutting
April 12, 2007
4-12-07 Washita Battlefield will Host Nine Authors for Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Event
No abstract supplied.
April 06, 2007
4-6-07 Ribbon Cutting for New Cultural Heritage Center
On April 20, 2007 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site celebrated the opening of their new cultural heritage center, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony.
April 03, 2007
4-3-07 Rain Delays Construction
Rain Delays construction of park visitor center.
February 21, 2007
Prescribed Fire set for 2007
In January and February of 2007 Washita Battlefield National Historic Site performed a prescribed burn covering portions of the parkland.
