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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

National Historic Site Oklahoma

On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th US Cavalry on a surprise dawn attack on a Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle. The event was an example of the tragic clash of cultures that occurred during the Great Plains Wars. It is also a place of remembrance and reflection for those who died here. Read More

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Weather in western Oklahoma can vary considerably. Winters can be mild to severe with ice storms being the biggest concern. Spring is usually short but pleasant although severe weather, including tornadoes, is still a possibility. Usually a strong breeze is associated with spring weather. Summers are brutally hot and visitors should be cautioned about spending any length of time in the heat. Falls are cool with a bitter wind.

Address

18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A, Cheyenne, OK 73628

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Citizen Science Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Reenactments Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Military Cavalry US Army Indigenous and Native Warrior Native American Heritage Tragic Events Massacres Wars and Conflicts Tribal Conflicts Indian and Frontier Wars Westward Expansion Homesteading Animals Foothills Plains and Valleys Grasslands Scenic Views Trails