How Much Awareness Does the NPS Have of the Lost Sand Creek Site Discovery?
By Mike Bowen, co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site Chuck Bowen, along with the assistance of his wife Sheri, discovered […]
Did a Declaration of Independence Signer’s Grandson Help Save Colorado Territory?
By Mike Bowen, co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site A man who claimed to be Elbridge Gerry, the grandson of […]
The Dietemann Massacre Took Place August 25, 1868
By Mike Bowen, co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site Arapaho Indians were raiding about five miles east of Kiowa, Colorado […]
Minnesota Massacre of 1862 Leaves 800 White Settlers Dead
By Mike Bowen Co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site The Minnesota Massacre was carried out August 17, 1862, leaving about […]
Sand Creek Hearings and Reports: Are They Trustworthy?
By Mike Bowen – Co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site How trustworthy are the military reports from the hearings that […]
Bowen Leads His First Sand Creek Tour in 1970
Tour Entertains Eads Babe Ruth Tournament Players Including Team From Lamar By Mike Bowen, co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site […]
The Bonsall Map, Our Rosetta Stone
By Mike Bowen, co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site The 1868 Lt. Bonsall map is our Rosetta Stone. Bonsall’s map […]
Welcome to the Water Valley School House
Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the Water Valley School House. It has been featured in some short films which are linked […]
Hungate Family Killed by Indians 162 Years Ago
By Mike Bowen, co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site Today, June 11, 2026, marks the 162nd anniversary of the Hungate […]
George Bent Said Fighting at the Rifle Pits Lasted How Long at Sand Creek?
By Mike Bowen, co-author, We Found the Lost Sand Creek Site George Bent is one of our main sources of information for […]