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Sand Creek Massacre: Quick Facts

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Colorado Springs Methodist Church to host Sand Creek Massacre exhibit • Oct. 26, 2026, 7:00 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

Facts

Also Known As Chivington Massacre
Date November 29, 1864
Location Colorado • United States
Participants Arapaho • Cheyenne • United States
Context Plains Wars

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