General George Armstrong Custer Photo: Library of Congress

Battle of Little Bighorn

Aug 29 - Sep 3, 2012
Retrace the pivitol battles of the Great Sioux War and Custer's chilling defeat at Last Stand Hill
Starting at $2,195
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  • Travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader Edwin C. Bearss. Mr. Bearss is one of America’s most renowned Civil War historians. Throughout his years of government service, he has conducted detailed studies for the National Park Service in various areas, including Vicksburg and the Boston Navy Yard. He has also published many books, including Fields of Honor: Pivotal Battles of the Civil War.
  • Trace the Red Cloud War of 1866-67 at Fort Phil Kearny.
  • Explore Rosebud Battlefield State Park, which preserves the site of the June 17, 1876 battle between the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians and General George Crook’s cavalry and infantry.
  • Take a private tour of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
  • Explore Reno Creek, the approach to the Crow’s Nest and see Last Stand Hill, Deep Coulee, Calhoun Hill, the National Cemetery, and Deep Ravine.
  • Visit Chief Plenty Coups Memorial State Park, honoring the chief of the Crow people.


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