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Join Exclusive Tours at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for Summer of 1876: 150 Years after the Battles of Little Bighorn and Warbonnet Creek, a Deluxe Tours & Toddies program examining two pivotal moments in western history and their lasting impact on America s understanding of the frontier.

This unique evening will feature an all-star panel of historians, curators, and archaeologists whose work has helped redefine what we know about these historic events. Speakers include:

· Dr. Paul Hutton, bestselling author, western historian, and Interim Curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum

· Sam Hanna, scholar and Curatorial Assistant of the Buffalo Bill Museum

· Danny Michael, military historian and Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum

·Dr. Douglas Scott, the pioneering archaeologist whose groundbreaking investigations at Little Bighorn revolutionized battlefield archaeology and transformed our understanding of Custer's Last Stand

These experts will host conversations with guests in the Center of the West's galleries that explore the military campaigns and tools of the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the lesser-known but historically significant Battle of Warbonnet Creek that followed. Participants will encounter stories and artifacts that shaped the lives and legends of figures such as George Armstrong Custer, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Buffalo Bill Cody.

Drawing upon archaeological discoveries, historic artifacts, firsthand accounts, and modern scholarship, the panel will separate myth from reality while examining how these battles continue to influence our understanding of the American West 150 years later.

Guests can also engage directly with the panel during a moderated discussion and question-and-answer session, offering a rare chance to hear from some of the foremost authorities on the subject in an intimate setting.

Part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West's popular Deluxe Tours & Toddies series, this evening includes beverages, light refreshments, cash bar, and lively conversation. Whether you are a longtime student of western history, fascinated by the story of Buffalo Bill Cody, or simply interested in one of the most pivotal summers in American history, this program offers a unique opportunity to explore the events of 1876 alongside some of the field's leading experts.

Price: $60/non-member, $55/member   Doors open at 5:45 PM

Space is limited, and advance registration is recommended.