Wounded Knee Memorial

The Wounded Knee Memorial commemorates the site of the Wounded Knee Massacre, which occurred on December 29, 1890, in South Dakota. Here, U.S. Army troops killed more than 250 Lakota Sioux men, women, and children during a turbulent period of Native American history. The memorial serves as a reminder of this tragic event and the broader struggles faced by Indigenous peoples in the United States. It aims to honor the victims, educate visitors about the historical context, and foster understanding of Native American resilience and rights.