Little Bighorn Monument, Tribes To Host June 25 Anniversary Events

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument will host a day of remembrance to commemorate the 148th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn.

This year’s commemoration theme is inspired by Wooden Leg, a Northern Cheyenne warrior who fought against Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. Years later, despite the challenges and battles that had taken place, Wooden Leg said, “we once were enemies, and now we are friends.”

This sentiment of friendship continues today through the relationships and collaborative efforts involved to co-steward the land where the battle took place.

The Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation will be hosting a 5K Run/walk in the morning.

Park entrance fees will be waived for the commemoration.

Visit www.nps.gov/libi for more information on the schedule. Continue to refer to the website as the park will be updating events and information up to the day of the event.

Summer hours at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument began Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours have been shortened this summer due to construction in the park. The visitor center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The self-guided tour road to Last Stand Hill, Battle Ridge and the Reno-Benteen Battlefield will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Custer National Cemetery hours are commensurate with the park grounds from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ranger programs will be offered daily. Check at the visitor center for times and locations.

The 25-minute orientation film titled Triumph and Tragedy Along the Little Bighorn

can be viewed at the visitor center.