The Cheyeene and Arapaho tribes sign the Forever Treaty with Fort Wise, guaranteeing them the land of eastern Colorado.
Fort Laramie Treaty
January 4, 1851
A series of Fort Laramie treaties are signed by the Lakota, Cheyeene, and Arapaho tribes, delineating the extent of their territories.
Peace Treaty with Fort Wise
January 4, 1861
The Cheyenne tribe, led by Chief Black Kettle, sign the Peace treaty with Fort Wise, agreeing not to interfere with the emigrants along the Smoky Hill Trail.
Cheyenne Cede Eastern Colorado
February 18, 1861
The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes cede most of eastern Colorado.
Travel to meet President Lincoln
January 4, 1863
Chief Black Kettle and Chief Lean Bear travel to Washington D.C. to meet President Lincoln, where they are presented with peace medals and documents.
Sand Creek Massacre
November 29, 1864
Chivington's troops open fire near Chief Black Kettle's camp, along Sand Creek.
Treaty of Little Arkansas
January 5, 1865
The Cheyenne tribe, led by Chief Black Kettle, sign the treaty of Little Arkansas.
Medicine Lodge Treaty
1867
The Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes sign the Medicine Lodge Treaty, promising them peace and protection from the white intruders, when relocated to the Indian Territory reservation.
Battle of Washita
November 27, 1868
Custer orders his troops to attack the Cheyenne tribe. Hundred of Indians were killed, along with many women and children captured.
Chief Black Kettle's Death
November 27, 1868
Chief Black Kettle dies, during the Battle of Washita.
