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Big Hole National BattlefieldNez Perce Encampment along the Big Hole River
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Big Hole National Battlefield
Operating Hours and Season
Fall Colors at Big Hole National Battlefield
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Fall Colors at Big Hole National Battlefield

The Battlefield is open seven days a week from:

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Summer and
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Winter.

In adddition the Battlefield is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Tradition Cradleboard design of roses protected the child from evil spirits.  

Did You Know?
A Nez Perce cradleboard, or tee-kas, kept the baby safe and snug until he or she was ready to walk. Nez Perce parents believed that cradleboards gave children straight backs and legs and strong spirits. One-third of the Nez Perce involved in the 1877 War where young children.

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Last Updated: February 02, 2007 at 18:25 EST