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Operating Hours & Seasons
The Grounds of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
The grounds of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site are open from sunrise to sunset. The visitor center is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise – Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise – Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Fee Free Park
There is no entrance fee to Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
About
This is Sacred Ground
On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th U.S. Cavalry on a surprise dawn attack on a Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle. The event was an example of the tragic clash of cultures that occurred during the Great Plains Wars. It is also a place of remembrance and reflection for those who died here.
Directions
Cheyenne is situated in western Oklahoma approximately 140 miles west of Oklahoma City and 128 miles east of Amarillo, Texas; just 22 miles north of I-40 on State Highway 283. The town of Cheyenne is the county seat of Roger Mills and inhabits 23.3% of the entire county population.Cheyenne is approximately 30 miles north of I-40 on Hwy 283 and approxima
Visitor Centers
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center
The ground of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site are open from sunrise to sunset. The visitor center is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Weather
Weather in western Oklahoma can vary considerable. Winters can be mild to severe with ice storms being the biggest concern. Spring is usually short but pleasant although severe weather, including tornadoes, is still a possibility. Usually a strong breeze is associated with spring weather. Summers are brutally hot and visitors should be cautioned about spending any length of time in the heat. Falls are cool with a bitter wind.
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