This land is a place to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made here on June 25 and 26, 1876, when Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors fought against a deliberate attack by the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry, led by Lt. Col. George Custer, who sought to enforce policies that threatened their traditional way of life. How are the results of the battle felt in the West and Indigenous communities today? Read More
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Discover the complex history of the battle, why it was fought, and who was involved.
View historic and modern images of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
In 1879 a temporary monument of stacked logs was erected on Last Stand Hill. A new permanent monument built of granite was erected in 1881.
Drive the 4.5-mile tour road to the Reno-Benteen entrenchment where 350 7th Cavalry soldiers survived the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
The Indian Memorial was dedicated on June 25, 2003. It was built to honor all of the tribes who participated in the Battle.
Last updated: November 18, 2024
