Shoshoni Frontier Bear River Massacre
Bear River MassacreShoshoni Tribe History1863 Frontier ConflictNative American MassacresWestern Expansion Violence
Delve into the grim history of the Bear River Massacre, a pivotal 1863 event on the American frontier where U.S. troops attacked a Northern Shoshone encampment. This tragic incident highlights the brutal realities faced by Native American tribes during westward expansion and remains a significant, somber chapter in indigenous history.