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On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce). By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 nımí·pu· were dead, along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.
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Howitzer and Siege Trails Closed Beginning 9/7
Howitzer and Siege Trails Closed Beginning 9/7 Park Alert · Big Hole National Battlefield · 8/30/2026 The Howitzer and Siege trails will be closed starting on 9…
Emilia Deino: Summer Speaker Series
Emilia Deino: Summer Speaker Series Park Event · Big Hole National Battlefield · Sep 6, 2026 · 11:45 AM–12:15 PM More information coming soon! Source: National…
Bannack State Park Historian: Summer Speaker Series
Bannack State Park Historian: Summer Speaker Series Park Event · Big Hole National Battlefield · Sep 5, 2026 · 11:45 AM–12:15 PM More information coming soon! S…
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Ranger Talk Park Event · Big Hole National Battlefield · Sep 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM–2:30 PM Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of Big…
Ranger Talk
Ranger Talk Park Event · Big Hole National Battlefield · Sep 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM Join us for a half-hour Ranger Talk to gain a deeper understanding of B…
Austin Haney on the 7th US Infantry: Summer Speaker Series
Austin Haney on the 7th US Infantry: Summer Speaker Series Park Event · Big Hole National Battlefield · Aug 30, 2026 · 11:45 AM–12:15 PM Join Austin Haney to le…