Historedia
Person

Black Kettle

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1864–1868

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Black Kettle, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Sand Creek massacre, 29 November 1864

    1864

    Role: Southern Cheyenne Leader

    1. 1864 · Colorado TerritoryPre-Attack Tensions and Command Issues

      Chivington faced pressure to use the Third Colorado Cavalry before their enlistment expired, amidst rising tensions following the Hungate massacre.

    2. 1864-11-29 · Sand CreekAttack on Sand Creek Village

      Colonel Chivington led a force of Colorado volunteers in an attack on a Cheyenne and Arapaho village at Sand Creek on November 29, 1864.

  2. Medicine Lodge Treaty signed on Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas

    1867

    Role: Cheyenne Chief

    1. October 21, 1867 · Medicine Lodge RiverSigning of Kiowa and Comanche Treaty

      The first treaty was signed on October 21, 1867, with the Kiowa and Comanche tribes, establishing reservations in Indian Territory.

    2. October 28, 1867 · Medicine Lodge RiverSigning of Cheyenne and Arapaho Treaty

      The third treaty was signed on October 28, 1867, with the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.

  3. Battle of Washita River: Custer attacks Black Kettle's Cheyenne village

    1868

    Role: Chief of Wotapio band, Southern Cheyenne

    1. 1868-11-27 · Washita RiverAttack on Washita Village

      Custer led the 7th Cavalry in a dawn attack on Black Kettle's village along the Washita River in western Oklahoma.

    2. 1868-11-27 to 1868-12 · Reporting from Camp Supply and subsequent press debateCasualty Reports and Criticism

      Custer reported 103 warrior deaths, while critics highlighted the killing of non-combatants and press debate followed.

Sources

  1. Black Kettle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
  2. Sand Creek massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Medicine Lodge Treaty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-20
  4. Cheyenne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02