#1066 Custer: Perspectives on the Washita Battle & Beyond - Aspen

Wednesday, April 10, 10:10am - 12:00pm

#1066 Custer: Perspectives on the Washita Battle & Beyond - Aspen
Instructor:  George Koros

Learn eye-opening facts about the real events and actual reasons for Lt. Col. George A. Custer’s charge against the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers at Black Kettle’s camp in 1868.  Speaker G. Koros will discuss the subject with a focus on Custer’s leadership & accomplishments.  He will also include a fresh look at Custer’s friendships with Indian tribes, including the Arikara-Ree and Osage. 

George Koros has studied American history both inside and outside of academia. His specialty includes the Indian wars and Lt. Col. George A. Custer.  But he also speaks about other pioneer figures, such as Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and others.  He has spoken at Colorado's History Camp event 4 times in a row in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022. He has written about history, with a Civil War article that is currently under consideration by a history magazine.

$25 PILLAR Members / $40 Nonmembers