Special Event

Event

Fort Marion Symposium

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 35.616721, -99.686379


Events will take place at the visitor center as well as the park overlook and trail.

Dates & Times

Date:

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Partner Program

Description

Day one of the Fort Marion Symposium will take place at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site.  Tribal Representatives and park staff will speak on the history of Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, Commanche and Caddo incarceration at Fort Marion and the effects of the attack on Black Kettle's camp along the Washita River. 

 

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Kenneth Points
580-309-0110
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