Hosted by the Real Bird Family, the 32nd Annual Battle of the Little Bighorn Re-enactment is held at 1 pm on the 21-23 June 2024 on the 148th Anniversary of "Custer's Last Stand". Learn and experience the historic struggle for control of the West by visiting the amazing Little Bighorn Reenactment firsthand - where the Sioux Nation was encamped. The Reenactment is located just south of Crow Agency, MT and between the historic points of Custer's Last Stand Hill, Reno's Charge / Retreat, and Reno - Benteen Battlefield. Held at Medicine Tail Coulee and Minneconjou Ford, this is where Custer's Battalion was closest to the village and where E and F Troops were sent to attack the Indian village. This battle is located between the Little Bighorn National Park/Museum and Garryowen/Custer's Battlefield Museum.
Driving Directions: Located on the eastern frontage road between Crow Agency, MT and Garryowen, Mt.
From Billings, MT: travel south on Interstate 90 until you reach Crow Agency, MT. Exit Hi-way at Little Bighorn Memorial Exit, turn east (left) and cross over Highway. Turn Right on Frontage Rd and travel @ 2 miles then turn left on to Real Bird Loop. Follow signs to the far side of loop and the reenactment.
From Sheridan, WY: Travel North on Interstate 90 until you reach Garryowen, MT. Exit Hi-way turn right. Immediately turn left (away from Garryowen Museum and Subway) on Frontage Rd and travel @ 1.5 miles then turn right on to Real Bird Loop. Follow signs to the far side of loop and the reenactment.
Tips for Attending: Arrive early due to bleacher seating is on a first come basis. Feel free to interact with re-enactors and tour the vendor tents, Indian tepees, and (with permission) the cavalry camps. It could be sunny and hot or windy and rainy so bring sunscreen, hat, and a light coat, it's Montana if you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes it probably will change. Some re-enactments do not allow photographs or video cameras, but WE believe this re-enactment is for you - so bring your cameras!!