Betrayal on the Plains; an American Atrocity
On November 29th, 1864, Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, Left Hand and others were encamped with around 750 Arapaho and Cheyenne people in a valley by the Big Sandy Creek. A hope for peace, brought forth by Black Kettle was in the balance. It was a tragic day where the blood of the Cheyenne and Arapaho was shed, and a painful memory for generations of Native Americans was made. Read More
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Park Ranger John Launius introduces visitors to the story of the Sand Creek Massacre.
Basic Information when planning to visit the Sand Creek Massacre NHS
Discover the stories and history found at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
The site of the Sand Creek Massacre is located near Eads, Colorado, and requires driving on dirt roads
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