The Native American timeline during the formative years of the new United States (1775-1850) marks a period of profound transformation […]
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Railroads, Land, and Broken Treaties: Unpacking the 1867 Peace Commission on the Great Plains
The mid-19th century witnessed a rapidly escalating crisis for control of the Great Plains, reaching a critical juncture around the […]
Native American Archaeological Periods: A Comprehensive Overview
Understanding the intricate history of North America requires a deep dive into the various Native American archaeological periods that shaped […]
The Response to the Whitman Massacre: Oregon Volunteers and the Cayuse War
The tragic news of the Whitman Massacre, which occurred in late November 1847, quickly reached the provisional Oregon Territorial capitol […]
Nez Perce National Historic Trail
The Nez Perce National Historic Trail commemorates a harrowing chapter in American history. This 1,170-mile route traces the desperate 1877 […]
The Frozen Hell: Chief Opothle Yahola’s Tragic ‘Trail of Blood on Ice’
Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War, a lesser-known but equally brutal chapter unfolded in the Indian Territory. […]
From “Trail of Blood on Ice” to Union Blue: The Untold Story of the Indian Home Guards in the Civil War
During the tumultuous years of the Civil War, a remarkable and often overlooked chapter unfolded in Kansas with the formation […]
The Enduring Legacy of the Maricopa Tribe: History, Culture, and Resilience in Arizona
The Maricopa Tribe, also known as the Piipaash, represents a vibrant and resilient Native American community with deep historical roots […]
The Last Stand: Unveiling the Fierce Battle of Pima Butte, Arizona’s Pivotal Intertribal Conflict
On September 1, 1857, a pivotal and fiercely contested engagement known as the Battle of Pima Butte, or the Battle […]
Pawnee Rock and the Indians of the Plains
Pawnee Rock, a monumental sandstone outcrop in central Kansas, stands as a silent witness to centuries of intense conflict and […]
Unveiling the Forgotten Front: The Brutal Civil War in Oklahoma’s Indian Territory
The Civil War in Oklahoma, then known as the Indian Territory, was a complex and devastating chapter in American history, […]
Fort Lapwai, Idaho: A Frontier Outpost and Nez Perce History
Nestled in north-central Idaho, Fort Lapwai, Idaho stands as a powerful reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of […]