Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark

The Wounded Knee Battlefield spans 870 acres across South Dakota grasslands, featuring a mass burial ground and a commemorative monument erected in 1903.

On December 29, 1890, United States Army soldiers killed approximately 300 Lakota men, women, and children during a confrontation over weapon confiscation.

The site represents the ongoing relationship between Native American communities and the United States government, with descendants maintaining connections through ceremonies and gatherings.

Visitors can access interpretive exhibits at the museum, which details the events of 1890 through artifacts, documents, and first-hand accounts.

The battlefield contains physical evidence of military positions and escape routes, preserved within the natural landscape of ravines and creek beds.

Location: Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

Inception: 1890

GPS coordinates: 43.14242,-102.36494

Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:58