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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Sand Creek Massacre in Eads.

Sand Creek Massacre

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The massacre at Sand Creek is a significant reminder of the government’s actions against the American Indians. The site encompasses 12,583 prairie acres, of which less than a quarter is federally owned.

There’s not too much to the monument, just a half mile trail to an overlook with interpretive displays, a picnic area and a visitor center. The visitor center has a small bookstore and related exhibits.

The National Park Service provides free ranger-led programs during hours of operation, from 9am to 4pm, April 1st to December 1st.

History

The massacre started on November 29, 1864, when about seven hundred federal troops, led by Colonel Chivington, attacked an unknowing Cheyenne and Arapaho village of five hundred residents. It was an unprovoked slaughter of men, women and children that marked a turning point in the Native American/U.S. relationship.

Around one hundred and fifty Cheyenne and Arapaho died in the massacre. This grew the distrust for the government and fueled later attacks at Little Big Horn, Wounded Knee, and Washita.

The historic site was authorized in November 2000 in order to “recognize the national significance of the massacre in American history, and its ongoing significance to the Cheyenne and Arapaho people and the descendants of the massacre victims.” After enough land had been acquired it officially opened as a park in April 2007.

Sand Creek Massacre Headstone
Sand Creek Battle Ground headstone.

Details

Address: 910 S Wansted St, Eads

Phone: 719-438-5916

Season: Year round; April-November for daily guided tours

Pets: Yes, on leash

Fees: None

Website: nps.gov/…

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