Plan a Field Trip

Please plan in advance to schedule a field trip. Group drop-in's usually cannot be accommodated. Examples of field trip programs we provide can be found below. We can adapt our programs to best fit your group.

To schedule a field trip via the phone, please call our Visitor and Education Center at (719) 438-5916.

To schedule a field trip via email, please send us the following information in your inquiry:

School/organization Name: Date: Arrival time: Departure Time: Number of people: Grade Level: Contact name: Contact Phone Number: Contact Email: Ranger Requested (optional): Special requests/accommodations:

 
Park ranger conducting guided tour for park visitors
Park ranger conducting guided tour for park visitors.

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Guided Tour

This guided ranger-led activity begins in the picnic area and follows the Monument Hill Walking Trail to the top of Monument Hill, a distance of approximately one-half mile. Preplanned stops along the way allow ranger staff to discuss events leading up to the Sand Creek Massacre. The following topics will be addressed in this program:

  • The Cheyenne and Arapaho

  • Sand Creek as a camping site

  • Influence of white trade with the Plains Tribes

  • California and Colorado Gold Rushes

  • The Civil War and its impact on the West

  • Indian War of 1864

  • Sand Creek Massacre

  • Events after the massacre

  • Events leading up to the formation of the park

With questions and answers, this program generally lasts up to two hours. Educators should plan on a two hour block of time when requesting this program. The guided tour is a staff-intense educational experience and is subject to staff availability. Limitations may apply, please call in advance if you are thinking about requesting this program.


 
Park Ranger presenting program to park visitors on top of monument hill
Park ranger presenting a program to park visitors at the Monument Hill Overlook

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Hilltop Talk

For groups with a few hours, the park offers the Hill Top Talk. Your group will meet a ranger at the Monument Hill Overlook or in the park picnic area for a more in-depth discussion on the Sand Creek Massacre. This talk will include the following:

  • The Cheyenne and Arapaho

  • California and Colorado Gold Rushes

  • Indian War of 1864

  • Sand Creek Massacre

  • Events leading to the formation of the park

With additional questions from the group, this program can often last up to one hour. Educators should plan on a one hour block of time for this ranger-led program.

Last updated: January 29, 2024

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Mailing Address:

1301 Maine Street
P.O. Box 249

Eads, CO 81036-0249

Phone:

719 438-5916

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