A large gallery with a high cathedral style ceiling, red stone walls, and wooden bison.
15-120 Minutes

Explore the Visitor Center

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Learn about Washita Battlefield through the park visitor center

Explore the Washita Battlefield Visitor Center to learn about the events surrounding the 7th US Cavalry's attack under Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer on Chief Black Kettle's Cheyenne village on November 27, 1868. The visitor center contains a range of permanent and temporary displays, artifacts, art, and interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages to explore.

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Museum ExhibitsPrairiesMilitaryBattlefieldsCavalryIndigenous and Native WarriorUS ArmyNative American HeritageMassacresWars and ConflictsIndian and Frontier WarsWashita Battlefieldvisitor center

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Duration

15-120 Minutes

Duration Details

Visitors can spend a wide range of time at the visitor center depending on their interest and how deeply they want to dive into the Plains Indian Wars.

Fees Apply

No

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

The visitor center is ABA accessible with easy access from ABA parking spots and paved sidewalks to the building. The visitor center has wide halls, an elevator to access both floor, and a wheel chair that visitors can borrow to get around the visitor center.

Pets

No

Reservations

No

Location

Washita Battlefield Visitor Center

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