https://www.nps.gov/waba News releases from Washita Battlefield National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/prescribed-fire-at-washita-battlefield-national-historic-site.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:08:00 EST National Park Service fire crews are preparing to conduct a prescribed fire within Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, approximately two miles west of Cheyenne. Implementation of this prescribed fire project will occur between March 26 and April 1, depending on favorable weather and fuel moisture conditions. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/prescribed-fire-at-washita-battlefield-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/storm-closure-feb-27-2023.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:32:00 EST The shared headquarters and maintenance complex for Washita Battlefield National Historic Site and Black Kettle National Grasslands is closed due to severe storm damage. The shared headquarters complex, its parking lot, and the Dust and Fire Trail are closed while staff assess damage, clean up debris, and make repairs. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/storm-closure-feb-27-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/new-park-pxhibits.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:55:00 EST Two new visitor center exhibits at Washita Battlefield NHS. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/new-park-pxhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/commemorating-washita-battlefield-s-25th-year-in-the-national-park-service.htm Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:02:00 EST Commemorating Washita Battlefield National Historic Site's 25th year in the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/commemorating-washita-battlefield-s-25th-year-in-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/11-21-reading-ranger-storytime-monarchs.htm Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:00:00 EST November 2021 Reading Ranger Schedule https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/11-21-reading-ranger-storytime-monarchs.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/lots-of-fun-at-camp-owa-chita.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:05:00 EST A successful Camp Owa Chita. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/lots-of-fun-at-camp-owa-chita.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/wonders-of-washita-teacher-workshop-registration.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:01:00 EST Washita Battlefield is looking for teachers to join the park for a free three day teacher workshop. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/wonders-of-washita-teacher-workshop-registration.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/reading-ranger-storytime-wind.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:12:00 EST Reading Ranger programs for June 2021. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/reading-ranger-storytime-wind.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/camp-owa-chita-2021-summer-camp-registration.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:07:00 EST Summer camp registration begins on June 14, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/camp-owa-chita-2021-summer-camp-registration.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/2020-wreath-laying-ceremony.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2020 03:51:00 EST There will be a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Washita on November 27 at 2:00pm at the Overlook. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/2020-wreath-laying-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/inaturalist-on-national-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:46:00 EST Join Washita Battlefield on September 26 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am to take part in citizen science with iNaturalist to identify species living in the park. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/inaturalist-on-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/reading-ranger-storytime-turkey-vultures.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:24:00 EST June's Reading Ranger in Sayre. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/reading-ranger-storytime-turkey-vultures.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/camp-owa-chita-summer-camp-registration.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:49:00 EST Summer Camp Registration is open at the park visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/camp-owa-chita-summer-camp-registration.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/re-opening.htm Sat, 23 May 2020 08:27:00 EST Beginning May 23, 2020, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site will reopen access to the visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/re-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/battlefield-book-club-2018.htm Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:37:00 EST Cheyenne, Oklahoma: 2018 marks the 150th commemorative year of the Battle of the Washita. Readers are invited to join us in learning about the many stories of the American Indian Wars from the changes made in the landscape and cultures after Columbus landed, to the individual stories of people living in a forever altered world. Pick your books up at the library one month before each discussion. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/battlefield-book-club-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/the-sesquicentennial-quilt-presentation.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2018 07:54:00 EST Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is hosting a free Tea Party & Quilt Reveal on January 9th, 2018 from 12:30 pm to 3:00 p.m. at the Cheyenne Senior Citizens Center. All are invited to attend the free ‘come and go’ High Tea to view the finished anniversary quilt. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/the-sesquicentennial-quilt-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/healthy-parks-healthy-people.htm Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:37:00 EST To commemorate the 150th of the Battle of the Washita, you are challenged to honor those who suffered or died, by walking the trails. If you were to walk the Dust and Fire trail 53 times, which represents the 53 women and children captives, you will have walked roughly a marathon. This is the Moccasin Marathon. If you were to walk the Battlefield trail 18 times, representing Major Joel Elliott and his detachment that died, you would walk the equivalent of a marathon. This is the Trooper Challenge. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/healthy-parks-healthy-people.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/volunteers-are-vips.htm Sun, 09 Jul 2017 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service invites people of all ages to find their park and discover the national parks in their community through volunteerism.  https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/volunteers-are-vips.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:15:00 EST Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/professional-development-opportunity-for-teachers.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/artifacts-share-stories.htm Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:44:00 EST On Sunday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. Washita Battlefield National Historic Site invites students, parents, and the community to the Artifacts Share Stories presentation. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/artifacts-share-stories.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/chips-cookies-and-conversation.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:37:00 EST On Sunday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m., Washita Battlefield National Historic Site presents another edition of the Find Your Park lecture series. Throughout 2016, the National Park Service is celebrating it Centennial and encourages you to Find Your Park. To help you Find Your Park, a Park Ranger at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site will share their experiences of another National Park Service unit every month. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/chips-cookies-and-conversation.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/the-legendary-and-the-iconic-exploring-the-history-of-the-american-park-ranger.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:27:00 EST Join Ranger Karena (Minor) Davis on Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. to explore the legends, history, and stories of the stewards of our national parks, the park ranger. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/the-legendary-and-the-iconic-exploring-the-history-of-the-american-park-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/washita-battlefield-book-club-to-discuss-ill-wind.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:14:00 EST Washita Battlefield Book Club to discuss Ill Wind https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/washita-battlefield-book-club-to-discuss-ill-wind.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-the-christmas-bird-count.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:18:00 EST On Sunday, December 20 at 7:00 a.m. join Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Park Rangers, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wildlife biologists and an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation biologist for the 2015 Christmas Bird Count. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/volunteers-needed-for-the-christmas-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/holiday-sale-for-junior-rangers-and-family.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2015 06:09:00 EST During December 19­20, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site’s  bookstore, operated by the Western National Parks Association, will discount 25% off on all regular  priced items! https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/holiday-sale-for-junior-rangers-and-family.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/prescribed-fire-set-for-2007.htm Tue, 01 Dec 2015 09:00:00 EST On Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site will show the film, The Snd Creek Massacre to the Civil War in the park's visitor center theater. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/prescribed-fire-set-for-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/november-national-native-american-heritage-month-at-washita.htm Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:45:00 EST In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site will offer several programs in November. These public events will share different perspectives and stories of two major events, the Sand Creek Massacre and the Battle of Washita. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/november-national-native-american-heritage-month-at-washita.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-initiative-begins-in-september.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 07:38:00 EST Every Kid in a Park initiative begins in September https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-initiative-begins-in-september.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/come-visit-us-at-the-oklahoma-state-fair.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 07:23:00 EST Come Visit Us at the Oklahoma State Fair https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/come-visit-us-at-the-oklahoma-state-fair.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/the-heroic-saga-of-custers-last-stand-at-the-latest-washita-movies-in-the-park.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 06:10:00 EST The Heroic Saga of Custer's Last Stand at the Latest Washita Movies in the Park https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/the-heroic-saga-of-custers-last-stand-at-the-latest-washita-movies-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-99-years.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2015 06:01:00 EST Come the National Park Service's birthday with us! https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-99-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/tracing-the-history-of-a-cheyenne-family-the-old-crows.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2015 05:00:00 EST Alissa traces the Old Crow family history https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/tracing-the-history-of-a-cheyenne-family-the-old-crows.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/ghost-towns-and-stage-stops-on-the-california-road.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:31:00 EST Ghost towns and stage stops on the California Road https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/ghost-towns-and-stage-stops-on-the-california-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/preserving-the-night-sky.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:46:00 EST Preserving the Night Sky https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/preserving-the-night-sky.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/come-join-us-for-a-night-of-movies-in-the-park.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2015 05:05:00 EST A night of movies in the park https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/come-join-us-for-a-night-of-movies-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/ledger-art-and-the-cheyenne-warrior-societies.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2015 09:26:00 EST On August 9 at 2:00 p.m., Washita Battlefield National Historic Site's Summer Lecture Series will host noted Cheyenne artist, George Levi. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/ledger-art-and-the-cheyenne-warrior-societies.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/plants-used-by-the-native-peoples-of-the-southern-plains.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:17:00 EST Plants used by the native peoples of the Southern Plains https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/plants-used-by-the-native-peoples-of-the-southern-plains.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/why-is-preservation-important.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:22:00 EST "Why is preservation important?" https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/why-is-preservation-important.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/movie-night-at-washita-battlefield-national-historic-site.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2015 06:27:00 EST Movie Night at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/movie-night-at-washita-battlefield-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/edward-s-godfrey-7th-us-cavalry.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:09:00 EST On Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the park visitor center, Dr. Lance Janda, Professor of History at Cameron University, will discuss the life and times of Lt. Edward S. Godfrey. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/edward-s-godfrey-7th-us-cavalry.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/navigating-the-night-sky.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:41:00 EST Navigating the Night Sky https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/navigating-the-night-sky.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/dr-michael-p-jordan-to-speak-on-kiowa-historical-memory-of-the-battle-of-the-washita.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:17:00 EST Dr. Michael P. Jordan to speak on Kiowa historical memory of the Battle of the Washita https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/dr-michael-p-jordan-to-speak-on-kiowa-historical-memory-of-the-battle-of-the-washita.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/gifted-land-native-americans-and-the-national-parks.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2015 05:20:00 EST Gifted Land: Native Americans and the National Parks https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/gifted-land-native-americans-and-the-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/june-summer-lectures-explore-night-life-and-national-grassland-history.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:11:00 EST June Summer Lectures Explore 'Night Life' and 'National Grassland History' https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/june-summer-lectures-explore-night-life-and-national-grassland-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/seeding-for-the-future-of-pollinators-in-far-western-oklahoma.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:28:00 EST For the week of June 15 -21, Washita Battlefield National Historic Park, working jointly with the Black Kettle National Grasslands (USFS), and park volunteers, will be at work on a variety of projects. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/seeding-for-the-future-of-pollinators-in-far-western-oklahoma.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/national-trails-day-june-6-2014.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2015 06:10:00 EST National Trails Day Recycles Materials for New Trail https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/national-trails-day-june-6-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/washita-battlefield-national-historic-site-night-sky-event-to-answer-what-if-our-sun-were-the-size-of-a-penny.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:07:00 EST Night Sky Program June 13 https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/washita-battlefield-national-historic-site-night-sky-event-to-answer-what-if-our-sun-were-the-size-of-a-penny.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/warde-to-speak-at-summer-lecture-series.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:33:00 EST Dr. Mary Jane Warde to Speak at Summer Lecture Series on Sunday, April 14. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/warde-to-speak-at-summer-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/washita-battlefield-begins-summer-programs-with-remembering-the-dead.htm Mon, 18 May 2015 11:12:00 EST Washita Battlefield Begins Summer Programs with 'Remembering the Dead' https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/washita-battlefield-begins-summer-programs-with-remembering-the-dead.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/a-healthy-bug-equals-a-healthy-river.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2015 12:08:00 EST A Healthy Bug Equals a Healthy River https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/a-healthy-bug-equals-a-healthy-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/find-your-park-message-from-the-superientendent.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2015 08:29:00 EST Find Your Park! https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/find-your-park-message-from-the-superientendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/hear-the-story-tie-a-ribbon-and-commemorate-the-oklahoma-city-bombing-at-washita-battlefield-national-historic-site.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:50:00 EST On Sunday, April 19, 2015 join Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/hear-the-story-tie-a-ribbon-and-commemorate-the-oklahoma-city-bombing-at-washita-battlefield-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/bells-across-the-land-and-roger-mills-county.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2015 06:03:00 EST Please join Washita Battlefield National Historic Site on Thursday, April 9, to ring bells at 2:15 pm CDT for four minutes, each minute symbolic of a year of war. https://www.nps.gov/waba/learn/news/bells-across-the-land-and-roger-mills-county.htm