Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association
The CBHMA was formed by seven people intimately involved and concerned with interpretation, preservation, and memory of the people who fought and died there.
Then Superintendent Major Edward J. Luce, his wife Evelyn S. Luce, Crow Tribal historian Joe Medicine Crow, and four friends, Judge Ben Harwood, Fred C. Kreig, Walter C. Nye, and George C. Osten held the first Association meeting 11 January 1953 in The Stone House now housing the White Swan Research Library.
The mission of the CBHMA is to provide a mechanism for the study of this battle, the people involved on both sides, the times, and the Plains Indians Wars in general. We are over 1,200 strong around the world since for some reason this one battle has transcended time and distance to remain one of the most discussed military actions in United States history.
Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association
The CBHMA was formed by seven people intimately involved and concerned with interpretation, preservation, and memory of the people who fought and died there.
Then Superintendent Major Edward J. Luce, his wife Evelyn S. Luce, Crow Tribal historian Joe Medicine Crow, and four friends, Judge Ben Harwood, Fred C. Kreig, Walter C. Nye, and George C. Osten held the first Association meeting 11 January 1953 in The Stone House now housing the White Swan Research Library.
The mission of the CBHMA is to provide a mechanism for the study of this battle, the people involved on both sides, the times, and the Plains Indians Wars in general. We are over 1,200 strong around the world since for some reason this one battle has transcended time and distance to remain one of the most discussed military actions in United States history.
News & Announcements
2025 Annual Meeting
An updated schedule of events and registration form for the 2025 Annual Meeting will be posted in early 2025.
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Membership
You can help support the goals and purpose of the Custer Battlefield Historical & Museum Association, Inc., by becoming a member of our active organization.
A critical element of the success of the Association is its membership. Individuals throughout the world have long supported the Association through their dues and purchases of educational materials. Please join us in our effort to help protect the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument from commercial exploitation and keep it a pristine Indian Wars battlefield.
Membership Benefits
- THE BATTLEFIELD DISPATCH (Quarterly Newsletter)
- GREASY GRASS (Annual Historical Research Publication)
- 15% discount on all items sold by the Association
- Opportunity to vote for the Association’s Board of Directors
- Opportunity to participate in the annual activities and members’ meeting
Premier Membership
All of the above plus all publications sent by first class mail and recognition in the Greasy Grass magazine
Publications
- THE BATTLEFIELD DISPATCH (Quarterly Newsletter)
- GREASY GRASS (Annual Historical Research Publication)
- ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM BOOK
- Book Reports / Reviews
- Articles
- Books for Sale
