A Comprehensive Chronology of Custer and The West

George Armstrong Custer (1839 - 1876)

He was one of America’s most beloved and loathed military leaders.

A fierce fighter, chance taker, and headline grabber. Then came his demise and the deaths of 210 troopers under his command at the Battle of Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876.

Delve into this year-long examination of Custer’s life and his place in American history.

Black and white photograph of George Armstrong Custer dressed in a Civil War military uniform with a wide-brimmed hat, crossing his arms and looking at the camera with a serious expression.

The Daily Dose

OCT 31: Custer in Costume

Known for his flamboyant uniforms, George Custer could trick out a costume better than any officer in the U.S. Army. Here he is, next to his sister Margaret, dressed as a Quaker Commissioner in 1875.

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Historical black-and-white photograph of five men in military uniforms, including George Armstrong Custer, gathered around a table, appearing to review a document.

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Black and white photograph of George Armstrong Custer with a mustache, dressed in a suit with a collared shirt and a tie, looking slightly to the right.