Events with tag - American West

May 14, 1804

Lewis and Clark Expedition Launches

The Lewis and Clark Expedition embarked on their historic journey from Camp Dubois near St. Louis, Missouri, launching a three-year exploration of the American West that would revolutionize the mapping and understanding of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

June 25, 1876

Battle of Little Bighorn

The Battle of Little Bighorn was a decisive victory for Native Americans against U.S. Army forces led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The battle took place on June 25-26, 1876, along the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory, resulting in the death of Custer and his entire command.

January 9, 1918

Battle of Bear Valley

The Battle of Bear Valley in southern Arizona marked the final armed conflict between Native Americans and U.S. military forces, involving Yaqui fighters and a U.S. Army cavalry unit. This historic engagement ended centuries of warfare between indigenous peoples and the United States government.