American Frontier History Association

presents

Layton Hooper Indian Wars Symposium

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Conference Chairman -- Dennis Hagen

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8:15     Doors open, juice, donuts, book sellers, social time

9:15     Welcome and introductory remarks by Bart Bartlett

9:30     Ranald Mackenzie in Blanco Canyon by Todd Smith

10:30   Writing Sitting Bull's War: Some Very Personal Thoughts on Indian Sources by Paul Hedren

11:30   Break (buy books!)

11:45   Writing with Custer: The Reporters Who Created a Legend by James Mueller

12:45   Lunch, book sellers, social time

2:15     The Battle of the Little Bighorn: A Photographic Essay - From the Crow's Nest to Last Stand Hill by Joe Creaden

3:15     Experiencing the Western Fort by Richard Goddard

4:15     Closing remarks, book sellers, social time no-host announcement, etc.

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This year's no-host party is in the lobby at the Courtyard Hotel by Marriott. You will find a wonderfully casual bar and bistro, and we will have a great time just like we did last year. The address is 6565 South Boston Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. This is just an easy three miles from the armory. Everyone who attends the symposium is welcome. You do not have to be staying at the hotel to attend this festive gathering. Please join us starting about an hour after the symposium has closed. 

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