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The museum exhibit area at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Cheyenne, Oklahoma has been enhanced with the addition of 15 authentic artifacts which were recently installed at the park's Visitor Center.
These objects, which have direct ties to the Indian Wars era and the Washita story, have added greatly to the park's growing museum collection, the National Park Service said.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho artifacts include; an awl case, basket tray, child's moccasins, game dice, hide scraper, miniature cradle, pipe bag, rawhide bag with beadwork, whetstone and case, miniature willow backrest, and wood pipe.
Another display case houses a period 1854 cavalry shell jacket (standard U.S. Army issue from 1854-1872), and a Model 1865 Spencer carbine rifle. Furthermore, a Memorial Stone with the 7th Cavalry inscription along with November 27, 1868 date, identifies the anniversary of the Washita attack. This historical marker was placed on the battlefield site by Lt. Hugh L. Scott of the U.S. 7th Cavalry in 1891.
The majority of these objects are on permanent loan to the National Park Service from the Oklahoma Historical Society and a few were originally on display at the Black Kettle Museum in Cheyenne.
Also, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is offering summer interpretive talks about the battle. The programs will be held at the park's overlook every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and afternoon's at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. This schedule will be followed through the Labor Day weekend.
In addition to the talks, park rangers will lead tours along the interpretive trail beginning at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday. The 1 1/2 hour-long guided tour will start from the park overlook. Those attending the 9 a.m. talk will be finished in time to join the walking tour if they wish.
Walking tours are also available daily at 9:30 am, depending on availability of staff. The walking trail is mainly undeveloped, consisting of mowed grass /dirt surface and is uneven in some areas. Trails can become muddy during times of wet weather.
Visitors are highly encouraged to wear sturdy walking shoes and bring supplies such as water, a hat, a jacket, or sunscreen. Items may also be purchased in the town of Cheyenne or the bookstore at the visitor center if you forget to bring your own.
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site was established to protect, and interpret the site where at dawn on November 27, 1868 the Southern Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry under the command of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer.
The historic site is located near the town of Cheyenne, which is situated halfway between Amarillo, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cheyenne is approximately 30 miles north of I-40 on Hwy 283 and approximately 20 miles east of the Texas border.
These objects, which have direct ties to the Indian Wars era and the Washita story, have added greatly to the park's growing museum collection, the National Park Service said.
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Another display case houses a period 1854 cavalry shell jacket (standard U.S. Army issue from 1854-1872), and a Model 1865 Spencer carbine rifle. Furthermore, a Memorial Stone with the 7th Cavalry inscription along with November 27, 1868 date, identifies the anniversary of the Washita attack. This historical marker was placed on the battlefield site by Lt. Hugh L. Scott of the U.S. 7th Cavalry in 1891.
The majority of these objects are on permanent loan to the National Park Service from the Oklahoma Historical Society and a few were originally on display at the Black Kettle Museum in Cheyenne.
Also, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is offering summer interpretive talks about the battle. The programs will be held at the park's overlook every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and afternoon's at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. This schedule will be followed through the Labor Day weekend.
In addition to the talks, park rangers will lead tours along the interpretive trail beginning at 9:30 a.m. each Saturday. The 1 1/2 hour-long guided tour will start from the park overlook. Those attending the 9 a.m. talk will be finished in time to join the walking tour if they wish.
Walking tours are also available daily at 9:30 am, depending on availability of staff. The walking trail is mainly undeveloped, consisting of mowed grass /dirt surface and is uneven in some areas. Trails can become muddy during times of wet weather.
Visitors are highly encouraged to wear sturdy walking shoes and bring supplies such as water, a hat, a jacket, or sunscreen. Items may also be purchased in the town of Cheyenne or the bookstore at the visitor center if you forget to bring your own.
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site was established to protect, and interpret the site where at dawn on November 27, 1868 the Southern Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry under the command of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer.
The historic site is located near the town of Cheyenne, which is situated halfway between Amarillo, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cheyenne is approximately 30 miles north of I-40 on Hwy 283 and approximately 20 miles east of the Texas border.
