advancing our understanding:
Battle of the Little Bighorn
2023 Symposium
September 28-October 1 • Billings, Montana
Presentations and panel discussions featuring: Paul Hedren, Gregory J. W. Urwin, Doug Scott, Neil Mangum, Michael Donahue, Donovin Sprague, Kingsley Bray, Bob Reece, Sandy Barnard, David Harrington, Tim Lehman, Rodney Thomas, Barbara Johnson (other participants to be named here shortly).
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
27 N. 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101 22nd Floor Conference Space BOOK YOUR ROOM: Lodging is not included with your registration. Group Rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton is $129 (plus tax). Book your room online at THIS LINK. Or, call the hotel and ask for the Little Bighorn Symposium group rate:
(406) 252-7400. 
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The assemblage of subject matter experts—some of the leading authors and historians working on the battle today—will present updated scholarship and new perspectives, as well as fresh analysis reinforcing time-tested interpretations of an enduring event in American history. Our dedicated, 22nd-floor conference space will include films, artist exhibitions, a cash bar, book sellers, author signings, and information stations for participating tribal organizations, museums, the National Park Service, and Montana State Parks.
TOURS: on Sunday, we'll offer 2 guided tours (via bus from the hotel) to 1) Rosebud Battlefield, and 2) Little Bighorn Battlefield (priced separately). Registration: $235 (until April 30): includes entry to the 22nd floor conference space throughout the event: all talks & presentations, exhibits, and vendor space. Does not include lodging, or bus tours. TWO payment options: 1) online (use "Buy Now" button), or 2) mail a check (preferred) to the address below the button:
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Symposium presenters
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Sampling of presenters' published works
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Symposium flyer (jpeg)
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Custer's last message, written by Adj. Cooke on a sheet torn from his field dispatch book. At the top and right is a "translation" written by Capt. Benteen. Original is in the library at West Point.
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