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In the late 19th century, Vancouver Barracks served as a place of incarceration for Indigenous peoples who resisted forced removal to reservations. Some of those who were imprisoned at Vancouver Barracks had fought against the US Army, but many were men, women, and children who were swept up in the Army's efforts to make the region "safe" for White settlers. Others were influential Native leaders who were deemed dangerous or subversive by the US Government and imprisoned. On this page, discover the stories of those who were incarcerated at Vancouver Barracks. 
The Guardhouse
See a historic image of the Vancouver Barracks guardhouse from the park's museum collection and discover its history. 
Advocating for prisoners
Sarah Winnemucca advocated for Indigenous peoples imprisoned at Vancouver Barracks in the 1880s. 
The Incarceration of the Tukudika
In 1880, a group of men, women, and children from the Tukudika band of Shoshone were incarcerated at Vancouver Barracks. |
Last updated: March 7, 2024