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Bear Paw Battlefield tour
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A group tour at Bear Paw Battlefield

EDUCATION AND GROUP RESERVATIONS

Group Reservations are highly recommended. To assure staff availability please contact the Battlefield from 9 am to 5 pm daily at (406) 689-3155. There is no entrance fee at this site.


The links to the right provide helpful information on the Nimiipuu, their history and culture.
 Nez Perce National Historical Trail
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Tradition Cradleboard design of roses protected the child from evil spirits.  

Did You Know?
A Nez Perce cradleboard, or tee-kas, kept the baby safe and snug until he or she was ready to walk. Nez Perce parents believed that cradleboards gave children straight backs and legs and strong spirits. One-third of the Nez Perce involved in the 1877 War where young children.

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Last Updated: February 02, 2007 at 18:51 EST