“Most of us didn’t grow up with any knowledge or recognition of Sand Creek Massacre.” Tom Hayden, the only great-great grandson of Colorado Governor John Evans […]
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Capitol Coverage: Sand Creek Massacre Memorial
Governor John Hickenlooper has apologized on behalf of the state of Colorado for the Sand Creek Massacre. Native American tribal members ran to the state capitol […]
Sand Creek Massacre Commemorative Gathering in Eads, CO
Hundreds of people gathered in Eads Colorado on Saturday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. KGNU’s Elena Klaver was there and spoke […]
Hickenlooper Apologizes to Descendants of those Massacred at Sand Creek
Governor Hickenlooper became the first Colorado Governor to publicly apologize to descendants of those massacred at Sand Creek 150 years ago. Addressing Cheyenne and Arapaho tribe members […]
The Legacy of Sand Creek
The anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre, and particularly the 150th anniversary is a time for everyone in Colorado and indeed the American West to reflect […]
Sand Creek Massacre Healing Run: Candle Light Vigil
On Tuesday night at the Denver Art Museum about 200 people gathered for a candlelight vigil to welcome the runners who were participating in the healing […]
Boggsville: A National Treasure
The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Boggsville Historic Site in Bent County, Colo., a National Treasure. The Santa Fe Trail trading village is deemed as […]
Ben Nighthorse Campbell on the 150th Anniversary of Sand Creek Massacre
U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell sponsored the 1998 legislation to establish a Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. The site opened to the public in 2007. Senator […]