Rosebud Battlefield event marks 150 years since Battle Where the Girl Saved Her Brother
Commemoration and reenactment honored Buffalo Calf Trail Woman and brought together tribes to reflect on the June 17, 1876 battle
A commemoration program marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Rosebud Creek, known to the Cheyenne as the Battle Where the Girl Saved Her Brother, was held June 17 at the Rosebud Battlefield near Decker, Mont., according to Sheridan Media. The event included a presentation of the colors led by Northern Arapaho Warriors and Cpl. Billy Farris, a blessing by Northern Cheyenne citizen Donovan Taylor, and remarks from park officials and tribal leaders.
Dr. Leo K. Killsback, a Northern Cheyenne descendant of Chief Dull Knife and author of two books on Cheyenne history, described the significance of the battle and the actions of Buffalo Calf Trail Woman, who rescued her wounded brother during the fighting. According to the Sheridan Media reporting, the event concluded with a horseback reenactment of the rescue and a community feast attended by representatives of several tribes, the U.S. Army and the Kobold family, who once owned the land that is now a Montana state park.
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