Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A sacred national historic site in eastern Colorado commemorating the Sand Creek Massacre, one of the most tragic events in US history, where hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho people were murdered in an unprovoked attack on November 29, 1864.

📜 A national historic site in eastern Colorado, preserving the memory of a tragic event in US history.
🔍 Commemorates the unprovoked attack on Cheyenne and Arapaho people on November 29, 1864.

Why Go

🇺🇸 Learn about a nationally significant event in American history
📚 Discover Native American history and culture
🏞️ Experience a largely undeveloped grassland plains environment
🗣️ Attend interpretive talks and view exhibits

Why Avoid

⚠️ Requires driving on dirt roads
🚫 Massacre site itself is off-limits to visitors

Tips

🌐 Check the official NPS website for up-to-date details
🗣️ Ranger-led interpretive programs are available

Hours

🕒 Thursday through Monday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🅿️ Parking

Auto and Bus/RV parking available.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms and vault/composting toilets available.

📚 Bookstore

Bookstore and facilities available.

♿ Accessibility

13 listed Accessible Sites.

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