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MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002

The Nez Perce War of 1877 is being commemorated with a number of events this weekend.

The war was fought as the Nez Perce tried to flee to Canada. The Army was trying to force the tribe onto a reservation.

The Big Hole National Battlefield in Montana will host gathering of descendants of those who fought at the Battle of the Big Hole. Nez Perce tribal members will take part in other events to talk about Nez Perce history and culture.

Get the Story:
Nez Perce War of 1877: Looking Glass shows the way (The Billings Gazette 8/5)
Nez Perce War of 1877: Valley pause (The Billings Gazette 8/5)
The legacy of a 'peaceable man' (The Billings Gazette 8/5)

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The Fort Fizzle Battle of 1877 (7/29)