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Special Event
Event
Big Hole National Battlefield Commemoration
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location:
Directions to the battlefield can be found at: https://www.nps.gov/biho/planyourvisit/directions.htmDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours and 30 minutes
The commemoration will begin at 10:00am and generally last 2-3 hours and has been known to last for as long as 5 hours.
Description
Each August, tribal members gather at Big Hole National Battlefield in commemoration of the Battle that occured there in 1877. This year the commemoration will be held on August 8, 2020.
The health and safety of our visitors and employees is our top priority. We ask the public to be our partner in adopting social distancing practices and to wear a cloth face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained.
Park rangers are on duty to uphold normal rules and regulations and assist visitors as needed. Modifications to operations will be flexible, continually evaluated and adjusted as necessary to ensure public health and safety.
The NPS encourages you to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and follow Leave No Trace principles when you visit.