A band of friendly Cheyenne men, women and children, who were under government protection, were massacred by an American military officer and 700 volunteers.
the sand creek massacure happened in 1864
Colorado War happened in 1864.
In 1864, a peaceful Indian camp in Sand Creek Colorado was attacked by about 700 members of the Colorado Militia, killing about 150- mainly women and children.
The Sand Creek Massacre on 29 November 1864.
Sand Creek, Colorado
The Colorado Territorial Militia attacked a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapahoe village under Chief Black Kettle killing as many as 163 indians. It is known as the Sand Creek Massacre.
Battle of Mine Creek happened on 1864-10-25.
Battle of Swift Creek happened on 1864-05-09.
Battle of Utoy Creek happened on 1864-08-05.
Battle of Cedar Creek happened on 1864-10-19.
Battle of Proctor's Creek happened on 1864-05-12.
Battle of Noonday Creek happened on 1864-06-10.