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Washita Battlefield National Historic SiteLt. Col. George Armstrong Custer next to Cheyenne tipi.
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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Plan Your Visit

Park Film  Sit back and relax, take a break from your drive by watching the park's 27-minute film: Destiny at Dawn - Loss and Victory on the Washita, in the new park visitor center on Highway 47A just west of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. The film focuses on the engagement and the events that led to it. It's a great way to learn the history of the site before taking a hike.

Discover History Naturally – Take a Hike  Visitors can join a park ranger for tours and talks during the summer program schedule. Visitors are asked to meet at the historic site’s overlook pavilion on Highway 47A to participate in the programs. Talks and walking tours are also available during the week on a walk-in request or pre-arranged basis. There is a 1.5 mile self-guided trail open from dawn to dusk, starting from the overlook. Starting Memorial Day we will be providing guided tours to the public. Guided tours will begin at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday until Labor Day. Weekend tours after Labor Day can be arranged as staff are available.

New Visitor Center   Construction delays, due primarily to inclement weather, have pushed back the permanent opening of the new visitor center until late August. A History Day special event is scheduled for Saturday November 17, 2007. Museum exhibits will be installed in the fall. In addition to museum exhibits, the new park visitor center will feature an auditorium that will feature the park film, a Western National Parks Association bookstore, a sweeping view of the Washita River valley through large glass windows, and headquarters offices for Washita Battlefield National Historic Site and Black Kettle National Grassland.  

Local Attractions - There are many local attractions: the Metcalfe Museum, the Roll one-room schoolhouse,  the Pioneer Museum, and the Cheyenne city park to mention a few. For more detailed information, go to Nearby Attractions under the Things to Do section of the website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated: May 11, 2008 at 17:45 EST