Marty P.
6/23/2024
I had a lovely time at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site! My first suggestion is this, plan other activities besides going to SCNHS. Map it accordingly. There is another Historic Site...
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
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55411 County Road W
Eads, CO 81036
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Eads, CO commemorates a tragic event in American history. It was here on November 29th, 1864, that a peaceful encampment of Cheyenne and Arapaho people, led by Chiefs Black Kettle and White Antelope, was attacked resulting in a devastating loss of life and a lasting scar on Native American history.
The site serves as a somber reminder of the atrocities committed against indigenous peoples during the settlement of the American West. Visitors can learn about the events leading up to the massacre, the individuals involved, and the painful aftermath that affected generations of Native Americans.
Through educational programs and exhibits, the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of the past, honoring the memory of those who lost their lives and providing a space for reflection and remembrance.
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Florence V.
8/30/2023
The site is well kept and has a beautiful landscape. The plaques are very informative and tell you everything that happened on November 29, 1864, including the letters that were found detailing...
Tyga M.
9/28/2018
Very informative, but you can knock this out in about 30 minutes. It's kept up quite well, and the memorabilia is really cool (my fave was the 33-starred U.S. flag hoisted on the site). We came...
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