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As it happens, this weekend marks the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Reenactments are scheduled for June 22-24 at 1:00 PM each day. (I plan to attend the final reenactment on Sunday.) The "battle" will take place at the location of Chief Sitting Bull's camp along the banks of the Little Bighorn River, between Crow Agency and Garryowen (the latter was the actual site of the battle).
If you find yourself in the region this weekend, here are links detailing the history of the battle and information regarding the reenactment.
www.littlebighornreenactment.com
Reenactment Video Promo
Historical reenactments are wonderful resources for authors and history buffs alike. They also present the opportunity to thank the dedicated volunteer reenactors who invest heavily (both in terms of money and time) so that viewers can get an authentic picture of period dress, customs, and details of historical events.
Also, search this blogsite for excellent posts on Custer and the battle by Western Fictioneers members Steve Kohlhagen and Tom Rizzo.
All the best,Vonn McKee
"Writing the Range"
2015 Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Finalist (Short Fiction)
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That is the joy and difficulty of recreating the past, we weren't there. Still those who study and work to be as authentic as possible, do help us understand what may have happened.
ReplyDeleteI have a screenwriter friend who was so enamoured of the battle, he wrote what he called a play (it was actually just a series of monologues) about the battle. He had his theories. (I directed it for him when he had it mounted for a film festival).
Wish I could be there, but I thank you for all the links. Doris
You're correct, Doris. There's only so much historians can glean. One thing is sure: the battle was a chaotic and bloody one. The place feels sacred.
DeleteThis is just so fascinating, Micki. Thanks for a wonderful post. I wish I could see some of these re-enactments. There's one here in OK that happens in November biannually--The Battle of Honey Springs. Here's the link if anyone is interested. http://www.okhistory.org/sites/honeyspringsbattle
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl, for the details. I notice that the next event is in 2019, and that Cherokee and Creek soldiers fought on both sides.
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ReplyDeleteI visited the Battle of the Little Big Horn site on the 100th anniversary in 1976. Sadly, I lost the pictures I'd taken in a partial house fire many years later. There wasn't a reenactment, but members of the American Indian Movement were there. About a week after I was there, a prairie fire burned off the tall grass in some ravines and opened up areas that hadn't been thoroughly explored. Apparently many more artifacts were discovered.
Two towns in southeastern Colorado host historical reenactments. One is in La Junta and the other is in Lamar. As you said, for authors, these reenactment opportunities are invaluable.
Our docent mentioned the significance of the prairie fire that revealed many undiscovered artifacts. Little Bighorn keeps speaking to us!
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