Sand Creek

The  preserves the landscape of the November 29, 1864 massacre of an encampment of Arapaho and Cheyenne peoples. 

Noel Benadom

Sand Creek Massacre Site

The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is located about 9 miles north of Chivington, Colorado.  A walking trail with some interpretive waysides leads to the Monument Hill area and viewing overlook above Sand Creek. Ranger led interpretive programs are scheduled daily. The site of the massacre is much the same as it would have looked in 1864.

Sand Creek Massacre Site: What's Nearby

Eads, CO

Preservation

The 91ÇÑ×Ó and our members have saved more than 640 acres at Sand Creek Massacre Site.

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Related Battles

Kiowa County, CO | November 29, 1864
Estimated Casualties
239
U.S.
76
American Indian
163