Custer’s Last Stand: The Battle of the Little Bighorn June 25-26, 1876

What do you know about Custer and the Battle of the Little Big Horn? Do you understand it from both sides of the conflict? If you would like to know more, then this presentation is for you.

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Dr. Don Hickey will share his vast knowledge of “Custer’s Last Stand: The Battle of the Little Bighorn June 25-26, 1876.” Admission is free with a reception to follow.

Hickey holds a PhD from the University of Illinois and is a specialist in early American history and American military history. He is best known for his books, The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict (University of Illinois Press) and Nebraska Moments: Glimpses of Nebraska’s Past (University of Nebraska Press). His latest book, Tecumseh's War: The Epic Conflict for the Heart of America, (Westholme Publishing) was published in 2023.

You may also like the following events from Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Betty Strong Encounter Center:

• Next Wednesday, 18th June, 10:00 am, Many Moccasins Dance Troupe in Sioux City
• Next Saturday, 21st June, 07:00 pm, American Bombshells Patriotic Show in Sioux City
• Next Sunday, 22nd June, 02:00 pm, Bill Peterson with Kristian Bugge and Ruthie Dornfeld in Sioux City