Travel the USA

After the country re-opened after Covid-19, we are
"On the Road Again."
Please enjoy the 'armchair travels' and feel free to make comments.

In September of 2019, we made the
'epic' trip to the east coast for the first birthday of our grandson Evan.
Since Evan's birthday is in September, we decided to join a 29 day RV Caravan for the New England fall color. The tour starts in Maine and ends in Niagara Falls. All told, we did about 12,000 miles with the new truck and trailer.

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Custer's Last Stand- The Battle of Little Bighorn

 

Last Stand Hill
The monument to the 7th Calvary
Many of Custer's soldiers are buried in this plot of grass

Custer's tombstone was originally here on the hill just below the monument, but he was later moved to Arlington Cemetery

The visitor center has terrific dioramas of the battle scenes.


Custer National Cemetery was established 3 years after the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Like Arlington, it provides a final resting place for many generations of those who faithfully served in the US Armed forces.
Here, Americans of many races and beliefs rest side by side.


The Indian Memorial is just across from the Last Stand Hill.



Such beautiful artwork for the memorial.

The road to another battle sight has many stops along the way 
and you can call the number for a description of that sight 
and all that happened.

It gives you a very good 'on site' description and feel of the happenings.

This is a National Park worthy of visit.
Indeed, it is a sobering reflection of an important part of our history.