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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Marks 10th Anniversary

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By NPT Staff - April 23rd, 2017

The 10th anniversary of Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site will be marked later this week/NPS

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Colorado will mark its 10th anniversary later this month with a number of activities for visitors.

The park was dedicated on April 28, 2007, to enhance cultural understanding by educating the public about the Sand Creek Massacre. A series of free events is scheduled to mark this milestone in the history of the park.

Thursday, April 27, 5:30 p.m. – Crow-Luther Cultural Events Center, Eads

“Sand Creek Massacre NHS: A Ten Year Retrospective” will feature a panel of speakers for a discussion about the impacts of the Sand Creek Massacre site over the past 10 years. Panelists include representatives of the governor's office, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, History Colorado, Kiowa County, and the National Park Service.

Friday, April 28, 7 p.m. – Sand Creek Massacre NHS, Chivington

Join park staff for an evening walking tour that will explore the night march of Col. John Chivington and 675 troops of 1st and 3rd Regiments, Colorado (US) Cavalry, as they marched from Fort Lyon toward “Black Kettle’s Camp” along Big Sandy Creek. Program length is two hours with a round-trip walk of approximately one mile. Participants should bring flashlights and are encouraged to dress warmly and wear sturdy walking shoes. Space is limited for this free evening program. Reservations are required by calling 719-729-3003 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Park gates for the program will open at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Sand Creek Massacre NHS, Chivington

Join park staff for one-hour guided walking tours of the Sand Creek Massacre. Ranger staff will provide information and interpretation about events leading up to and during the massacre of over 230 peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho at their village on the banks of Big Sandy Creek.

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