Big Hole National Battlefield
Big Hole National Battlefield
Big Hole National Battlefield is a memorial to the people who fought and died here on August 9 and 10, 1877; combatants in a five month conflict that came to be called the Nez Perce War of 1877. Like other Indian Wars in the late 1800's, the Nez Perce War involved two very different groups with very different outlooks on land rights, civilian authority, government powers, social organization, and the responsibilities of the individuals to society. In 1992, legislation incorporated Big Hole National Battlefield with Nez Perce National Historical Park, making it part of a unique park consisting of 38 different sites located in five states; Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.IN DEPTH
In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I get a copy of the park brochure? A: Contact the park directly by mail, email or call for a copy to be sent to you. Q:...read more
Things To Do Things To Do Visitor Center The park's visitor center offers museum exhibits, a film, and a book sales area. The award winning film Weet'uciklitukt: There's No Turning Back, Battle at Big...read more
Who's Who at the Park Cooperating Association The Glacier Natural History Association (GNHA), established in 1946, has provided 60 years of educational and interpretive support to the National Park Service. GNHA is a nonprofit cooperating association...read more
Preservation Support Your Park Many great ways exist to assist the National Park Service and parks near you. Volunteer opportunites abound in most national parks. Other great ways to show your...read more
Just For Kids For Teachers EDUCATION AND GROUP RESERVATIONS Group Reservations are highly recommended. To assure staff availability please contact the Battlefield from 9 am to 5 pm daily at (406) 689-3155. There is no entrance...read more
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