Little Bighorn Battlefield

The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is located in southeastern Montana, near the town of Hardin. The monument memorializes the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which was fought between a Lakota-Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho force and the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. The Indian victory in this battle was one of the Indians' last armed efforts to preserve their way of life. The monument consists of several different areas, including the actual battlefield, visitor center, and museum. The battlefield itself is quite extensive, and visitors can take a self-guided tour or join a ranger-led tour. There are also several hiking trails that wind through the area. The visitor center contains a number of exhibits on the battle and the history of the area. The museum is home to a collection of artifacts from the battle, as well as a number of other historical items.