I mentioned the Garryowen, the tune that became the marching song of the 7th Cav. There are several versions of it. If you google it, you will hear a tune that is very familiar.
Garryowen is the name of a small town down by the Little Bighorn River. There is a Museum there. This sign explains a little more about the other regiments who were converging on the Indians when Custer's Last Stand occurred.
There is a tomb of the unknown soldier here, the only such tomb other than the one at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
There is a statue of Sitting Bull...
And one of Custer.
This plaque was dedicated by the grandson of the longest living scout who worked for Custer.
It reads:
On this site in 1876, the historic Battle of the Little Bighorn began.
When we stand side by side in the circle of no beginning and no ending, the First Maker, Creator of all things is in the Center. He hears the words of supplication and blesses us with His infinite Love which is Peace Itself.
Joe Medicine Crow PhD.
"High Bird" Dagak Bako
Crow Tribal Historian
Grandson of Custer's Last Scout
Whiteman Runs Him
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