Four white Indian lodges on a grassy plain.

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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

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Caution 8 Miles of Unpaved Road to Reach Park

In order to reach the Sand Creek Massacre Site, visitors must travel on at least 8 miles of unpaved roads. We are not able to guarantee road conditions of county roads 54 or W after spring storms. Details open_in_new

Information Visitor Services Available Only at the Site

All visitor Services are available at the Historic Site, 23 miles northeast of Eads, Colorado. The Center for Sand Creek Massacre Studies located in Eads, Colorado is available for appointment only research requests. Details open_in_new

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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site commemorates the tragic events of November 29, 1864, when U.S. troops attacked a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho village. This site serves as a place for reflection and education about the impact of this event on Native American history.

Visitors come to honor the memory of those who lost their lives and to learn about the broader context of U.S. history. The site includes a visitor center with exhibits and a walking trail that leads to the massacre site, providing insight into the events that unfolded.