Sand Creek Massacre Foundation and Rocky Mountain Land Library are pleased to present a panel discussion on the legacy of Captain Silas Soule, with author Nancy Niero; Soule family descendant Byron Strom; Sand Creek descendant Chris Tall Bear; and journalist Kevin Simpson.
Captain Silas Soule is remembered for refusing to fire on the peaceful encampment of Cheyenne and Arapaho people during the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre. His courage that day and his testimony after the event saved countless lives and led to the federal government’s acknowledgement of the attack as a massacre.
Our panelists discuss his legacy and relevance today.
A book signing with Nancy Niero, author of Witness at Sand Creek: The Life and Letters of Silas Soule will follow the discussion.
This event is made possible with the generous support of the Rocky Mountain Land Library, the National Western Center, and the Boulder Bookstore.
