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The Wagon Box Fight occurred on August 2, 1867, on an open field between Fort Phil Kearny and the present-day town of Story. It was the last major battle between the U.S. Army and Lakota warriors along the Bozeman Trail. Twenty-six soldiers and six civilians were attacked by several hundred Indians
Donovin Sprague and Bob Wilson On Tuesday, August 2nd, Bob Wilson, Sheridan historian, and Donovin Sprague, Miniconjou Lakota historian and author, hosted a program to celebrate the 155-year anniversary of the Wagon Box Fight. The fight occurred on August 2, 1867, near Story. It was the last majo
A Plains Indian Warrior, Custer Battlefield Museum In part one of the story about Red Cloud, we explored some of the early days of the Red Cloud War. In part two we continue from where part one left off. From Wyoming Industrial Journal, December 1, 1909, talking about the April 29, 1868, treat
Sheridan County's Commissioners hav approved the transfer of the 2022-23 Retail Liquor License from Jemco, LLC to Paul McNeil, d/b/a Wagon Box Lodge. The transfer is contingent upon the sale of the property. McNeil spoke to the commission during the public hearing at their meeting this week, e
June is just one but a busy month this summer season at the Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site. According to the state historic site and WyoHistory, Fort Phil Kearny was the largest of the three forts built along the Bozeman Trail leading to the gold fields in Montana. The fort was established