Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
4.5
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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The soldiers who died in Custer's Last Stand, now known as the Battle of Little Bighorn, are memorialized at this monument, featuring a statue of the legendary Custer, whose men were outnumbered and slaughtered in a battle against the Plains Indians.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Jim BGrapeview, Washington1,827 contributionsSobering ExperienceThis is one of those places that you visit that is both interesting and sobering. It is a part of history that I grew up being fascinated with, but as I have lived more of my life, I have become more aware of how we mistreated the Native American people. While visiting here you can appreciate how the Native Americans won a decisive battle against the people who were taking their land away from them but lost their culture to the US government that was determined to expand into their territory.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 17, 2023
- tracbertReno, Nevada96 contributionsLots to learnA great stop for everyone but especially if you love history. This wasn't a great moment in our American history but we need to know the story and learn from our mistakes. The staff were friendly and informative. A big thank you for being there and providing important education to us all.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten January 22, 2024
- Kent Z3 contributionsWe are going again!!While driving through the National Monument, there were numerous interpretive stations that told the story. We bought a book to learn more at the gift shop. There was a Crow Tribal person there to answer questions and discuss the time in history.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 10, 2024
- NWATravelers1000Prosper, Texas240 contributionsAwesome ExperienceThe battlefield is an awesome experience. To actually stand on the field and listen to an Exceptional presentation by a Park Ranger is almost overwhelming. To actually stand there and envision how Custer's Last Stand unfolded is amazing.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 24, 2024
- Mike FAntigo, Wisconsin511 contributionsAmazing place!Amazing! Such a cool place and another historical place that I needed to visit. Grounds are beautiful, and to stand silent and picture where things happened is such an experience. I did a little walking but with somewhat limited time didn’t get to each marker. Also drove down to the far side to read each sign on the ridge. Got to overhear the tour as the went into the Indian memorial which was nice as well. Gift shop is nice, large book selection. I’d recommend if you’re anywhere in the area. So cool!Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 11, 2024
- DillonM1905Laramie, Wyoming458 contributionsWel Preserved History from All SidesOur second visit to this battlefield. Without much development, much appears as it did 150 years ago. Visitor Center was under repair so that was a little disappointing. Rest of battlefield was in good condition and we enjoyed our visit.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 13, 2024
- Anonymister_SurreyLondon, United Kingdom3,566 contributionsGreat ExperienceBlaine was out tour guide and quite openly explained how his tribe sided with US Army because they were losing out to other tribes. Goes back to the old idea that conflicts are invariably economic as someone is losing out. It was refreshing and you start to understand the intricacies of what happened. It was well worth visitingVisited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 23, 2024
- hrtravelerColorado1,103 contributionsSolemn locationVisited last week; a solemn place. In addition to the battlefield itself, it is also the location of a military cemetery of veterans of service through Viet Nam. If you are planning to visit, you may want to wait until the updates take place. Currently, the museum is closed and there is no real visitors center; apparently funding has been obtained for new construction but it's unclear when it will start/finish.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 23, 2024
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Bauman147
Shelby, MT1,754 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
Great historical place to visit. Forget everything you learned in school, and check out the interpretive center for the when story. But be aware that the building is not very long and narrow so voices carry. If you choose to tell the staff your life story or argue with them, everyone in the place will hear you if there isn't a lot of other noise to cover the sound- your voice will carry down the hallway.
Written November 17, 2021
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artandroxanne
San Diego, CA379 contributions
Aug 2021
The ranger talks here are outstanding. Ranger Steven does an outstanding talk about the battle. It’s like he’s telling it for the first time. He must have told it hundreds of times, but he tells it like he’s relating an eyewitness account. Ranger Michel let our group of visitor pick what topic we wanted to hear. We picked Myths of the Little Bighorn. It was all the things you thought you knew about the battle and Custer, that aren’t true. Fascinating presentation.
And then there’s Ranger Thomas. He knows the battle inside and out like his colleagues. But his talks give layers to the basic battle. His are my favorite talks because you learn about the situation and the surrounding facts and actions. For example, I always thought the white man was responsible for the demise of the bison. And that is largely true. But once the native people acquired horses, that contributed to the reduction in numbers because Indians from far and wide could more easily hunt the bison and that, along with other, well-known factors reduced their numbers from 30 million to a few hundred. There are other examples of auxiliary features of the battle and the natives that Ranger Thomas brings to the fore, but you have to go for yourself and enjoy all this park has to offer from walking trails to scenic and historic drive. This park makes learning fun. Oh, be sure to bring you camera as you might get a glimpse of the herd of horses running across the plains.
And then there’s Ranger Thomas. He knows the battle inside and out like his colleagues. But his talks give layers to the basic battle. His are my favorite talks because you learn about the situation and the surrounding facts and actions. For example, I always thought the white man was responsible for the demise of the bison. And that is largely true. But once the native people acquired horses, that contributed to the reduction in numbers because Indians from far and wide could more easily hunt the bison and that, along with other, well-known factors reduced their numbers from 30 million to a few hundred. There are other examples of auxiliary features of the battle and the natives that Ranger Thomas brings to the fore, but you have to go for yourself and enjoy all this park has to offer from walking trails to scenic and historic drive. This park makes learning fun. Oh, be sure to bring you camera as you might get a glimpse of the herd of horses running across the plains.
Written August 14, 2021
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Creeping_Death_LA
Los Angeles, CA4,460 contributions
Sep 2020
Due to the ongoing C19 pandemic even the parking lot has distancing between cars which I think is ridiculous. Some people will be wearing masks while they walk around the paths but since you are in the outdoors I see no need for masks. The area is well marked and the sign displaying the historic information around the pathways is worth reading. If you collect the stamps for the US Parks booklet you will only get a copy of the seal on a cut piece of paper. A ranger leaves them taped along the wall next to the entrance of the building.
Written November 6, 2020
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JW55_11
Hickory, NC122 contributions
May 2022
We greatly enjoyed the park ranger's presentation of the lead-up to the battle, the battle itself and the aftermath. His presentation was told in a story-telling manner through the eyes (words) of participants on both sides of the battle (Native American warriors and US Cavalrymen). He put a lot of emotion into the presentation which made it interesting to listen. After the presentation we spent about an hour and a half visiting the memorial and driving the five mile route with historical markers.
Written June 4, 2022
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Duendeky
Bargersville, IN61 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
While we are disappointed still that the National Park Service is using Cove in the as an excuse to close visitor centers like the one here, the battlefield itself was an excellent experience. We appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the history of the battle from all sides not just a one-sided presentation and enjoyed our drive through the park in mentally the drive gave us more of an opportunity to understand what happened here. We recommend this Monument to anyone who can get by it is worth the hour and a half or so that we spent there and we could have stayed longer.
Written August 26, 2020
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Bergmom
Duluth, Minnesota479 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
My husband and I stopped here recently, wanting to drive the 5 (?) mile loop, reading all the signs/scanning the QR codes along the way. It was a really hot day and I was a little worried that we’d run out of time before the road closed at 5:30pm, so we took what we were told was an “air conditioned bus tour given by a Native American” instead. The bus drove to the end of the loop, with the guide talking along the way. We got out for about 10 minutes while he gave us more information, and we drove back. It was clear that the guide had done a lot of research and memorizing, as he recited quite a bit of information the entire time. Unfortunately, he spoke so fast that we had a hard time understanding what he said and following along. He then asked for questions and, after getting a question, told us to save our questions for the end. Also, the “air conditioned” bus did not feel at all air-conditioned. If I had to do it again, I would have simply drove myself (or walked on a cooler day,) got out and listened to the QR code-narration or read the plaques and skipped the bus tour. The museum was fantastic and the gift shop has a lot of neat items. There is a movie you can watch in the museum but it’s almost better if you can watch the movie from their website/on YouTube beforehand. This really is a must-see for all Americans.
Written June 9, 2023
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BigMerk
Glasgow, UK2,566 contributions
Sep 2022
This was my second visit here and it was still great. There is plenty of parking and the first stop should be the Visitor Centre where there is a gift shop as well as a greta exhibit detailing the background to the Battle and giving a detailed timeline of the 2 days as it unfolded.
Outside the poignant monument listing names of the fallen at the top of the “Last Stand” hill. Is a must-visit. There is also a large military graveyard containing remains from more current conflicts.
We were fortunate to hear a ranger telling the whole story and he really brought it to life.
It’s a “must see” if you are in the area.
Outside the poignant monument listing names of the fallen at the top of the “Last Stand” hill. Is a must-visit. There is also a large military graveyard containing remains from more current conflicts.
We were fortunate to hear a ranger telling the whole story and he really brought it to life.
It’s a “must see” if you are in the area.
Written October 3, 2022
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TripFan18
Winchester, VA72 contributions
Sep 2021
This is an incredibly interesting place if you have any interest in American history. Having just read a few books about Custer, the Native Americans, and the battle, I found the site to be very moving as well as informative. We loved the Native American sculpture and section that was so well integrated into the site......it well represented their culture and role in the battle.
Written October 4, 2021
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bambamhunts
Magnolia, TX448 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Your learn about history throughout your education but living & feeling it is way different. This park was spiritual in its presentation of the story. Seeing the tombstones dotting the countryside was very moving. Driving-only tour and completely safe for RVs of all sizes with tow vehicles. Was a side note on our travels and well worth the detour. For RVers: there is a nice KOA in Hardin about 15 minutes away that is only $43 a night.
Written July 31, 2020
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Lisa G
Aurora, IN594 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Saying we enjoyed a visit to a battlefield seems disrespectful but we are very glad we went. We spent over 3 hours at the site. It was not crowded at all. We started in the visitors center at the museum to get an overview. We would recommend driving to the end of the road (for the self guided tour) and starting from there. The didactics will make more sense that way. We were thrilled to see 3 groups of wild horses who live at the site.
Written June 21, 2022
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Many apologies Richard, I've only just seen your question as I have not been on to the site for some time.
Hopefully your question is still relevant. As I recall when we arrived at the site and parked the car we walked up to the main reception area and were informed by the staff that the rangers provided regular talks/presentations on the events of the day and how the battle came to be fought. I can't recall whether they charged for this but I don't think so and we just waited for the next presentation. The ranger giving the presentation/talk was very good and I think it lasted about 20-25 minutes which also included time for questions from the audience.
Hope this helps
Danny
Written April 10, 2024
Can you see any part of the park since it is closed for Covid-19?
Written June 11, 2020
You can but the visitor center is closed.
Written July 15, 2020
How often are the ranger talks scheduled throughout the day and do they run year round ? I have heard a couple names of the rangers that do it very well (Steve Adelson and Michael Donahue). Are they there only on a seasonal basis ?
Thanks
Written August 29, 2019
You need to call first and arrange for a ranger talk.
Written July 11, 2021
What tour company is available and do the tour busses have bathrooms in them? What is closest hotel?
Written July 16, 2019
The rangers at the monument offer a two-hour and a four-hour walking tour, but I did the self-tour. Use your own vehicle and drive along the ridge overlooking the Little Bighorn. stop at every pull-out to read the information sign and to take note of the "markers" that indicate where each of the 260 Calvary Soldiers died. By taking in the story of the battle while seeing the lay of the land and the clusters of markers will provide an incredible understanding of the events of that day.
Written July 20, 2019
it will be a couple long days of traveling. break the drive into three days and drive through the Black Hills between Custer and Deadwood. Also, a stop at Devil's Tower is a must do while in the region.
Written June 27, 2019
I am interested in going to the "Crows Nest" outside of the the Little Bighorn, is the number still available correct and other contact information?
Written February 19, 2019
I did not visit but I did see a review to contact Mountain Pocket Dust at 406-665-5026.
Written February 22, 2019
We visited today {10/20/18} and were very intrigued about the strips of cloth and bandanas tied around a shrub at the top of the hill on the first stop of the driving tour. Can anyone explain the significance of this? Thank you. It was a sight well worth visiting.
Written October 21, 2018
They are prayer cloths, totally a Native American tradition. They are tied nearest to where an Indian scout was positioned who picked off many of the soldiers. He was killed there. Many of the cloths are placed there by family members.
Written October 21, 2018
We will be there on Sept 17th. All of the info on NPS website is from last year. What time are the Ranger led talks after labor Day, and do they start in the Visitors Center?
Thanks so much
Written August 17, 2018
We got there at 8:30 am and immediately watched a film. Then a ranger led talk followed. Make sure to do the drive.
Written September 14, 2018
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