National Parks / Big Hole National Battlefield
Big Hole National Battlefield
National Battlefield — MT
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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Upcoming Events
- Austin Haney on the 7th US Infantry: Summer Speaker SeriesSat Aug 29 2026
- Austin Haney on the 7th US Infantry: Summer Speaker SeriesSun Aug 30 2026
- Ranger TalkWed Sep 02 2026Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.
- Ranger TalkWed Sep 02 2026Visitor center deck or visitor center observation room, weather dependent.
- Bannack State Park Historian: Summer Speaker SeriesSat Sep 05 2026
- Emilia Deino: Summer Speaker SeriesSun Sep 06 2026