The Battle of White Bird Canyon 1877 - Where the Nez Perce War Began

Native American History

At the dawn of June 17, 1877, in the rugged hills of Idaho Territory, Nez Perce warriors who would not give up their land faced off against a larger U.S. Army force and won. This battle, known as the Battle of White Bird Canyon, marked the first battle of the Nez Perce War and resulted in a stunning