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.
What you’ll hear
17 places to explore in this park.
- 1883 Monument
- Bear Paw Battlefield
- Big Hole National Battlefield
- East Bluff
- East Bluff: Initial Assault
- Howitzer Capture Site
- Joseph Band
- Looking Glass Band with ally Husishusis Kute
- Memorial of Chief Josephs final speech
- Memorial Tipi Frames
- Nez Perce Encampment
- Point of Rocks
- Rifle Pits
- Soldier Grave Site
- South Bluff
- Southeast Coulee
- White Bird Band
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