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The Northern Cheyenne and the Southern Cheyenne share their early history as the [[Cheyenne Indians|Cheyenne]] Tribe. The Cheyenne Tribe divided into the Northern and Southern Cheyenne in 1825 | The Northern Cheyenne and the Southern Cheyenne share their early history as the [[Cheyenne Indians|Cheyenne]] Tribe. The Cheyenne Tribe divided into the Northern and Southern Cheyenne in 1825 | ||
For the Cheyenne, the Indian Wars of the west involved ongoing conflict with the U.S. Military for nearly twenty years 1857-1879. The Sand Creek massacre, occuring in 1854 when 400-500 Cheyenne under the leadership of Black Kettle were attact. Black Kettle had a large American Flag flying over his camp and had been promised as long as it flew over his camp it would be protected. During the 1866-1868 the Cheyenne and many of their Indian neighbors opposed the Bozemen Trail. | For the Cheyenne, the Indian Wars of the west involved ongoing conflict with the U.S. Military for nearly twenty years 1857-1879. The Sand Creek massacre, occuring in 1854 when 400-500 Cheyenne under the leadership of Black Kettle were attact. Black Kettle had a large American Flag flying over his camp and had been promised as long as it flew over his camp it would be protected. During the 1866-1868 the Cheyenne and many of their Indian neighbors opposed the Bozemen Trail. | ||
Among the many tribes involved in the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the Northern Cheyenne helped defeat General Custer's army. | Among the many tribes involved in the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the Northern Cheyenne helped defeat General Custer's army. | ||
The Northern Cheyenne divided | The Northern Cheyenne divided into four groups. Two Moon going to Fort Keogh, Second Group joining other Cheyenne bands in Nebraska, Third Group joined the Southern Cheyenne in Oklahoma, the fouth group joining the Northern Arapho at the Wind River Agency in Wyoming<br> | ||
The Tongue River Reservation became home to the Northern Cheyenne in 1884. The name of the Reservation was later changed to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.<br> | The Tongue River Reservation became home to the Northern Cheyenne in 1884. The name of the Reservation was later changed to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.<br> | ||
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*'''1876:''' the '''Northern Cheyenne''' participated in the Battle of the Little Big Horn | *'''1876:''' the '''Northern Cheyenne''' participated in the Battle of the Little Big Horn | ||
*'''1876:''' Battle of Wolf Mountain | *'''1876:''' Battle of Wolf Mountain | ||
*'''1877:''' In April the '''Northern Cheyenne divided into four groups''': '''Two Moon '''group went to Fort Keogh where they surrendered to Colonel Miles, and the warriors became scouts, later fighting against Sioux and Nez Perce Indians. '''Second group -''' largest group- moved east and | *'''1877:''' In April the '''Northern Cheyenne divided into four groups''': '''Two Moon '''group went to Fort Keogh where they surrendered to Colonel Miles, and the warriors became scouts, later fighting against Sioux and Nez Perce Indians. '''Second group -''' largest group- moved east and joined other Cheyenne bands, who surrendered at Red Cloud Agency in Nebraska. '''Third group- '''went to Oklahoma and joined the Southern Cheyenne. '''Fourth group'''- joined the Northern Arapaho at Wind River Agency in Wyoming. | ||
*'''1877 May 28''': Northern Cheyenne tribe left Red Cloud Agency for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Agency at Darlington, Oklahoma. The Fourth Cavalry under Lieutenant Henry W. Lawton escorted them and two days later they arrived at the Cheyenne-Arapho Agency. Some of the Northern tribesmen not welcomed. | *'''1877 May 28''': Northern Cheyenne tribe left Red Cloud Agency for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Agency at Darlington, Oklahoma. The Fourth Cavalry under Lieutenant Henry W. Lawton escorted them and two days later they arrived at the Cheyenne-Arapho Agency. Some of the Northern tribesmen not welcomed. | ||
*'''1877:''' Cheyenne surrendered and were removed to the Southern Cheyenne Reservation in Indian Territory | *'''1877:''' Cheyenne surrendered and were removed to the Southern Cheyenne Reservation in Indian Territory | ||