“Bullets Like Rain”: Understanding the Battle of the Big Hole by Big Hole Battle Field Ranger, Mark Draper

added by Hope on 02.05.2026

Lemhi County Historical Society & Sacajawea Center
Program and Luncheon: Thursday ~ February 12, 2026 in the Salmon Grange!

Doors open at 11:30; program at Noon.

“Bullets Like Rain”: Understanding the Battle of Big Hole
On the morning of August 9th, 1877, in the Big Hole Valley of Western Montana, the U.S. Army launched a surprise attack on a sleeping camp of 800 Nez Perce people.
Join National Park Service Ranger Mark Draper
for an in-depth exploration of the underlying causes of the intense battle that ensued, the bloodiest engagement of the Nez Perce Flight of 1877.

“Idaho Stories of Survival, Rescue, and Delivery by Air and Water”

added by Hope on 01.14.2026

Image advertising the January 29 program by Dick Williams.

Students Reflect on their day of Agaidika Shoshone History with Rozina and Emma George– A program made possible through a Community Enhancement Grant from the Idaho State Historical Society

added by Hope on 12.26.2025