On November 29th, 1864, Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, Left Hand and others were encamped with around 750 Arapaho and Cheyenne people in a valley by the Big Sandy Creek. A hope for peace, brought forth by Black Kettle was in the balance. It was a tragic day where the blood of the Cheyenne and Arapaho was shed, and a painful memory for generations of Native Americans was made.
Cheyenne Lodges at Dawn
Cheyenne and Arapaho Lodges erected in commemoration of the 150th Year of the Sand Creek Massacre
Remembering the Past
A tipi frame is backlit by an evening sky.
Sunset along Sand Creek
The setting sun highlights trees along Sand Creek, forming a hauntingly beautiful landscape
Tipi Frame at Dusk
The silhouette of a lone tipi at dusk symbolizes the tragic events that occurred in 1864 and of the indomitable spirit of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people, who overcame the tragedy and continue to work with the NPS to preserve its memory and legacy.
Winter clouds over Sand Creek
Winter on the Southeastern Colorado Plains can produce beautiful scenes such as this.
Snow on Monument Hill Overlook
This tranquil winter view shows snow throughout the Sand Creek Valley.
