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battle of the little bighorn
reenactment
Battle of the Little Bighorn ("Custer's Last
Stand") Reenactment is held on the banks of the Little Bighorn River!! Learn and
experience the historic struggle for control of the West by reliving it
firsthand - where it occurred.
SEE THE MOST FAMOUS INDIAN WAR BATTLE EVER FOUGHT AT IT'S LOCATION!!!
The Battle Reenactment of the Little Bighorn is held at 1 pm on the 27, 28,
and 29 June 2008. The reenactment is located just south of Crow Agency, MT and
between Custer's Last Stand Hill and Reno - Benteen Battlefield. Witness
Bvt. General Armstrong Custer and his 7th US Cavalry Troopers come out of the
Medicine Tail Coulee and clash with authentic Indian Braves on the bank of the
Little Bighorn River as they recreate the infamous day of the 25th of June 1876.
This reenactment briefly reviews the history of the interaction of the Whites
and the Native Americans in the West. Experience with all your senses this epic
battle of 600 7th US Cavalry and over 1,800 Warriors of Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe
Indian Nations. This Reenactment has been hosted on Real Bird Family
Ranch for almost 20 years. The Real Bird Family started the Battle of the Little
Bighorn to share more of the Native American story of the Indian Wars and to
have the reenactment on the ground where the Indian teepees were located,
between Custer's Last Stand Hill and Reno-Benteen Battlefield.
This battle has been called Custer's Last Stand for over a century, with the
National Park service renaming of the Battlefield monument and park to Little
Bighorn Battlefield, "Battle of the Little Bighorn" has become more prominent.
The Indian tribes have always referred to the battle as "The Battle of the
Greasy Grass", come and learn why this name is used to describe the land of the
Battlefield.
Driving Directions: Located on the eastern frontage road
between Crow Agency, MT and Garryowen, Mt.
From Billings, MT: travel south on Interstate 90
until you reach Crow Agency, MT. Exit Hi-way at Little Bighorn Memorial Exit,
turn east (left) and cross over Highway. Turn Right on Frontage Rd and travel @
2 miles then turn left on to Real Bird Loop. Follow signs to the far side of
loop and the reenactment.
From Sheridan, WY: Travel North on Interstate 90
until you reach Garryowen, MT. Exit Hi-way turn right. Immediately turn left
(away from Garryowen Museum and Subway) on Frontage Rd and travel @ 2 miles then
turn right on to Real Bird Loop. Follow signs to the far side of loop and the
reenactment.
Tips for Attending: Arrive early due to bleacher seating
is on a first come basis. Feel free to interact with re-enactors and tour the
vendor tents, Indian tepees, and (with permission) the cavalry camps. It
could be sunny and hot or windy and rainy so bring sunscreen, hat, and a light coat,
it's Montana if you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes it probably will
change. Some re-enactments do not allow photographs or video cameras, but WE
believe this re-enactment is for you - so bring your cameras.
Click below to learn to ride in the
Cavalry, Staff Rides/mounted Battlefield tours, see more slideshows/pictures, and experience professional Cavalry Training.
Little Bighorn Cavalry Course with Reenactment is 21-29 June 08. Click here for
more information:
www.uscavalryschool.com
There are many local events, historical sites, other
reenactments and points of interest along the Bozeman Trail and in Montana and
Wyoming. We encourage you to come and enjoy an amazing vacation teamed with our
awe inspiring history lesson.
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