Young County, Texas Enemy of the Comanche, this tribe scouted and fought for Texans and the army but were forced into Indian Territory in the late 1850s. Viciously attacked in the early 60s, the remnants wandered back across the Red River to...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria From the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. Crook moved into the Tonto Basin at heart of central Arizona Territory, using elements of the 1st and 5th Cavalry and the 23rd Infantry Regiment...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the Mountain Pacific Forts The following is from the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Michno. In September 1855, Yakimas cut the throat of Indian agent Andrew J. Bolon, and Yakima chief Kamiakin...
The following story is from the book, Comanches, The Destruction of a People, by T.R. Fehrenbach. The protracted rape, humiliation, and murder of female captives began on the homeward journey, leaving a bloody trail behind the war party. This began...
Montague County, Texas Capt. F.M. Totty's Men Kill Three Indians Capt. F.M. Totty moved his compay from Camp Totty, where the present town of Forestberg now stands, to Victoria Peak, now called Queen's Peak, in Montague County. Indians were...
The Wyoming Territorial Park (WTP) is a unique living history/cultural heritage facility in Laramie, Wyoming. The centerpiece of the Park is the Wyoming Territorial Prison Museum, which was built in 1872, and was renovated and restored in 1989. We...
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Experience the lure of Yellowstone National Park. Located in the historic Union Pacific Depot at West Yellowstone. The museum showcases the history of visitation and transportation to our nations first national park. The museum contains displays on...
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