Local Community Open House at Sand Creek Massacre NHS

Nancy Stimson, Chief of Interpretation, Education and Visitor Services

719-438-5916

 National park rangers at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site will present special guided walks and talks for members of nearby communities on Sunday, October 17.  The special events will begin at 9am and last throughout the day until 4pm at the site.  Arrive before 3 pm to allow for a one hour visit before the gate closes at 4pm. Refreshments and beverages will be on hand in the conference room.  Books and other educational merchandise will be available for purchase from Western National Parks Association. “Come and rediscover some of the new features out at the site”, Alden Miller, Park Superintendent. 

 The Sand Creek Massacre site is located 23 miles from Eads, CO.  To drive to the site take Colorado Hwy. 287 near Eads, or west off Hwy 385 at Sheridan Lake.  Near Chivington, turn north onto County Road 54: or at Brandon, turn north onto County Road 59.  Follow either road to its entrance with County Road W, one mile east (right) of its intersection with County Road 54, or several miles west (left) of County Rd. 59.

 The Kiowa County Transit shuttle van will be available from 1 pm to 3pm.  Seating is limited, to reserve a seat on the van please call 438 – 5916 before 5 pm Friday, October 15.

To learn more about these events and others contact Sand Creek Massacre NHS at 719-438-5916 or visit us online at www.nps.gov/sand.  The park headquarters is located in Eads, Colorado on Hwy 287.  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST except Federal Holidays when the office is closed.