Events
14 Facts About the Mormon Migration, A Classic Old West Exodus
On the evening of June 27, 1844, an angry mob attacked the Carthage city jail near Nauvoo, Illinois…
Events
10 Important Battles & Fights of the Great Sioux War
These ten battles shaped the future of the Great Plains and its inhabitants. From the 1850s to the…
Events
The Fighting Men & Women of the Fetterman Massacre
Even with the protection of the fort, the soldiers and civilians at Fort Kearney were often besieged by…
History
When Did the Wild West Really End?
The Wild West is a more nebulous term than you may think, so when the era ended is…
Events
The Meeker Massacre’s Tragic History and Legacy
In 1879, a tragic series of events and conflict between white settlers and the Ute people came to…
Events
The Battle of Cibecue Creek & the Tragedy of Nockaydelklinne
Flamed by rising tensions on Apache reservations, the Battle of Cibecue Creek was the U.S. Army’s worst military…
Events
8 Facts About the Pleasant Valley War (That Aren’t So Pleasant)
It might not be the most well-known showdown, but the Pleasant Valley War was the most violent blood…
Events
The Battle of Big Dry Wash: Last Fight of the Apache Wars
The fight at Big Dry Wash was the White Mountain Apaches’ last stand. Along the rim of a…