"Unsolved History: Custer's Last Stand" CAST Documentary Program

On a dusty battlefield in Montana lies a 125-year-old mystery. Legend says one of the greatest acts of military bravery took place here when George Armstrong Custer made his heroic last stand. And yet because no soldiers with Custer survived no one really knows what happened. Now, for the first time, archaeologists are unraveling the secrets of Custer's last stand. They are treating the battlefield like a crime scene using the tools of forensic science. Bullets and cartridges reveal what kind of firepower was used on the battlefield, bones tell them who these soldiers were and how they suffered. Now after almost two decades of research, these forensic detectives believe they know what really happened at the last stand. Evidence long hidden on the battlefield may tell a story very different from the history books as science re-examines this infamous battle between the United States Army and Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. A recent investigation by a leading battlefield archaeologist proposes a provocative new theory of what may have happened during those desperate moments of the battle known as “Custer's Last Stand.” Provided by History Biography. Provided by the CAST Senior Center, our Documentary Programs provide an endless variety of interesting subjects in a prerecorded, professional film format. They take us across the country and around the world, experiencing and learning about places and people which we wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Our documentaries are entertaining, informative, and inspiring. They offer a unique and powerful form of storytelling that captures your attention and provoke thought and discussion. Scheduled every Tuesday afternoon, unless noted, at 1pm at the CAST Senior Center, our Documentary Programs are free and open to the public. There are no membership dues, and everyone is welcome to attend. Programming is provided by Curiosity U and other online providers. Check out our documentary program schedule every month and join us. We look forward to seeing you!