Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site — Pob 249
Eads, CO Hours and Location
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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Hours
Other Nearby Locations:
- Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site: La Junta — 44.7 miles
- Manhattan Project National Historical Park: Lakewood — 152.5 miles
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Mosca — 155.4 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Dollar General: Lamar — 27.4 miles
- Dollar Tree: La Junta — 53.5 miles
- Shopko Hometown: Burlington — 64.5 miles
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Pob 249
Eads, CO 81036Driving Directions
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Other Nearby Locations:
- Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site: La Junta — 44.7 miles
- Manhattan Project National Historical Park: Lakewood — 152.5 miles
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Mosca — 155.4 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Dollar General: Lamar — 27.4 miles
- Dollar Tree: La Junta — 53.5 miles
- Shopko Hometown: Burlington — 64.5 miles
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National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Summer Hours
April 1 - November 30: Sand Creek Massacre NHS is open 7 days a week, 9:00 am through 4:00 pm.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Winter Hours
December 1 - March 31: Sand Creek Massacre NHS is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am through 4:00 pm and closed on weekends. Sand Creek Massacre NHS is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
Additional Information View More- Christmas Day:
- Closed
- New Year’s Day:
- Closed
- Thanksgiving Day:
- Closed
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - Sand Creek Massacre NHS Entrance Fee
There is no fee to visit Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.
About
There is no fee to visit Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.
The Sand Creek Massacre - 8 Hours that changed the Great Plains forever
The Sand Creek Massacre: profound, symbolic, spiritual, controversial, a site unlike any other in America.
As 675 cavalrymen came around a prairie bend, the camps of Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, and Left Hand lay in the valley before them. Chaotic, horrific, tumultuous, and bloody, the events of November 29, 1864 changed the course of history.
Directions
The Sand Creek Massacre is located in Kiowa County, Colorado. To visit the site, follow Colorado State Highway 96 east off Highway 287 near Eads, or west off Highway 385 at Sheridan Lake. Near Chivington, turn north onto County Road 54/Chief White Antelope Way or at Brandon, turn north onto County Road 59. Follow these roads to their intersections with County Road W. The park entrance is along CR W a mile east (right) of CR 54 or several miles west (left) of CR 59. Eight miles of dirt/sand roads lead to the
Visitor Centers
Sand Creek Massacre Visitor Center
The park visitor contact station is located at the park, which is eight miles north of the town of Chivington. It provides education and orientation materials and has a sales outlet for educational merchandise.
Weather
Weather conditions at the park vary considerably. Temperatures range from over 100°F in summer to under 20°F in winter. Visitors can expect blowing dust and sand year-round, especially during infrequent storms. Some of these storms produce violent tornadoes or large blizzards, so prepare accordingly.
Permits and Reservations Information
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