
              55411 County Road W, Chivington, CO, 81036

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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

See where 675 U.S. volunteers led by Colonel John Chivington launched an attack on a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho who were camped under the protection of the American Flag. Around 200 Cheyenne and Arapaho were killed on Nov. 29, 1864.

Overview

Facility Amenities: Parking on SiteGeneral Information: Free Admission, Visitor Center on site, Hours of Operation: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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See where 675 U.S. volunteers led by Colonel John Chivington launched an attack on a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho who were camped under th...