Amache National Historic Site

07/24/2026

Extreme heat expected in southeastern Colorado this weekend. If you are planning on visiting the park, exercise caution. There is no water and very little shade on site.

Trend toward hotter weather starts today, while scattered afternoon/evening showers/t-storms stay mainly over the mountains/valleys. Very hot weather then expected over the weekend into early next week, with 100s on the plains and 80s/90s mountains. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will persist as well, mainly over the mountains.

06/24/2026

Come work with us at Amache National Historic Site!

Amache is hiring an intern through the National Council for Preservation Education for the fall of 2026. Job duties include greeting visitors, leading tours of the site, and assisting with the development of interpretive materials.

For a full job description and application, check out the link below. Applications are open now through July 23rd.
https://preservenet.org/job/national-park-service-granada-co-internship-ncpe-internship-visitor-services-intern-800-hours/

06/16/2026

Over the next month, Amache National Historic Site is hosting the Amache Community Archaeology Project. Led by faculty researchers from multiple universities, the Amache Community Archaeology Project brings in students, survivors and descendants, and other researchers to conduct archeological surveys and digs at the site. The work they do provides important information for staff making management decisions. It also informs the interpretation of the site and what life at Amache was like.

If you see any of the participants on your visit to Amache, feel free to ask them about their work! Their knowledge is a valuable part of what makes Amache special!

06/12/2026

We are pleased to share a digital oil painting, titled "Ameohtse’e/Walking Woman," painted by Halcyon Levi. This year, our Tribal Liaison Program worked with her to create a portrait of Ameohtse’e for Amache National Historic Site. It was an honor to work with her!

Halcyon is Southern Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Kiowa, and her traditional name in Cheyenne is “Walks with the Wind Woman.” She is currently completing her studies at the University of Denver and creates paintings and ledger art reflective of her Cheyenne, Arapaho and Kiowa traditions. Halcyon is also a Sand Creek descendant and has been involved in the Amache x Sand Creek Youth Ambassador Program.

In the portrait, Ameohtse’e stands on the high plains of Amache, her traditional Cheyenne homelands that was also historically used for trade routes and hunting grounds by the Cheyenne and numerous other tribes. The buffalo in the background symbolizes the vast herds that once roamed Amache’s prairies and reminds us of their enduring spirit. The water tower serves as a tribute to those incarcerated at Amache and the importance of preserving the site's history for generations. The name Amache is derived from an anglicized pronunciation of Ameohtse'e. Ameohtse’e is portrayed wearing a traditional buckskin dress adorned with dentalium shell jewelry and trade beads.

Halcyon’s work skillfully captures these cultural and historical details, and we are honored to feature her piece.

Neeah’ish (Thank you) for joining us in honoring Native American culture and history of the Amache National Historic Site and the surrounding high plains. We look forward to seeing you visit us!

Learn more about Ameohtse’e: https://www.nps.gov/people/ameohtsee-prowers.htm

Digital Oil Painting, Ameohtse’e by Halcyon Levi (Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho, and Kiowa).

05/30/2026

Amache summer programs are starting soon! Join rangers on the following dates to learn more about the history of Amache and explore a typical block. All programs start at 10 am at the reconstructed barrack unless otherwise noted.
☀️June 12
☀️June 26th
☀️July 10th
☀️July 24th
☀️August 7th
☀️August 21st

You can also find the schedule of programs on our website: https://www.nps.gov/amch/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Photo courtesy of D. Okubo

05/08/2026

The roads are now open.

Wet spring snow has created poor road conditions on site. All roads are closed until further notice.

05/06/2026

Wet spring snow has created poor road conditions on site. All roads are closed until further notice.

05/05/2026

On Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day, we recognize the ongoing crisis of violence affecting Indigenous communities. We stand with Native American and Alaska Native families seeking justice, safety and healing.

Through the BIA Office of Justice Services, we work with federal, tribal and local partners to help bring missing relatives home so families can find answers and begin healing.

Photo by U.S. Indian Affairs

03/13/2026

Take precautions to be smoke ready if you're visiting Amache today. https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/be-smoke-ready/

Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke for large parts of eastern Colorado. Improving air quality during the morning for northeastern Colorado, but smoke could linger into this afternoon for southeastern parts of the state. https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colo_advisory.aspx https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/