How Recovering the History of a Little-Known Lakota Massacre Could Heal Generational Pain

The attack on the Lakota village in 1855 at Blue Water Creek marked a pivotal moment, often overlooked, in U.S. military history, resulting in unimaginable violence.

Historical narratives often omit the Blue Water Massacre, marking it as just a footnote in history, eclipsed by more widely recognized events like Wounded Knee.

The Blue Water Massacre signifies the beginning of extensive military campaigns against the Lakota people, highlighting the brutality and loss of life faced by Indigenous communities.

Witnessing the serene landscape today, one can sense the stark contrast to the violent past, where families once thrived beside Blue Water Creek before the attack.

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