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5 th Annual
Washita Memorial Motorcycle Run ‘17
The Washita River Massacre occurred
on November 27, 1868 when Lieutenant
Colonel George Armstrong Custer
attacked a sleeping band of peace-
ful Cheyenne living with Chief Black
Kettle. This winter encampment was
on reservation soil under protection of
Fort Cobb, and was even flying a white
flag to demonstrate they were actively
avoiding conflict. It is estimated more
than 150 people lost their lives that
horrible day.
Amos Tallbear, Henry Sleeper, and
several others decided to pay homage
to the loss of those lives by hosting the
Washita Memorial Motorcycle Run. This
run is not like any run you have ever
been on. It is not meant to excite and
feed your fun, but rather to feed your
soul. It is a very personal and spiritual
event that will leave you humbled and
somewhat sanctified. The purpose is
to honor the men, women, and chil-
dren that died at the hands of Custer’s
troops.
The 5th Annual Washita Memorial
Motorcycle run will begin at the Lucky
Star Casino in Concho, Oklahoma. Reg-
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istration is $10 per bike and starts at
8:00a.m. K.S.U. at 9:30, even though
all wheels and all ages are welcome.
There will be no bar stops or alcohol
served during this event. It is meant to
educate the public and to show respect
to not only the deceased, but to their
descendants as well. It is a time of
reflection and will leave you solemn
and enriched. It is a relaxed, laid back,
and peaceful way to share a piece of
Oklahoma history that changed many
lives forever.
Runs will include a visit to the Washita
Museum with a free guided tour, 50/50
tickets, door prizes, t shirts, patches,
breakfast at registration, dinner at last
stop, a trip to the edge of the battle-
field at the Pavilion, and will end at the
Washita Battlefield in Cheyenne.
Regardless of your ethnicity, I challenge
you to attend this run. It is an experi-
ence rather than an event. You will defi-
nitely not leave the same as you came.
Cheri Pogue
INFORMATION
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