Commemoration of the Battle of the Big Hole

Saturday, August 11, 2012

  • Address
  • 16425 Highway 43 West
  • Wisdom, MT 59761
  • Mailing Address
  • PO Box 237
  • Wisdom, MT 59761
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-689-3155
  • Fax: 406-689-3151

The Battle of the Big Hole was fought on August 9 and 10, 1877 between the U.S. military and the Nez Perce. Ceremonies, demonstrations, traditional Nez Perce music and park rangers help visitors understand and remember the Battle.

Area Activities

  • childrens activities
  • cultural
  • fishing
  • snowshoeing
  • cross-country skiing
  • education
  • exhibit
  • storytelling
  • walking
  • lewis and clark
  • movie/film
  • music
  • nature
  • heritage
  • hiking
  • history
  • museum
  • outdoor activity
  • picnicking
  • american heritage
  • bird watching

Services And Amenities

  • educational programs
  • information
  • interpreter
  • merchandise
  • music
  • parking
  • pay telephone
  • public restroom
  • registered historic site
  • tour
  • trail
  • water
  • instruction
  • interpretive display
  • unescorted tour
  • vending machines
  • visitor service
  • childrens activities

Driving Directions

Big Hole National Battlefield is 10 miles west of Wisdom on Highway 43, about 100 miles south of Missoula.

Payment And Reservation Information

  • Payment Methods
  • cash

Season / Hours Of Operation

  • Hours
  • 9:00am - 5:00pm

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1105 Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722

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