6. Wounded Knee Massacre Site
The Wounded Knee Massacre Site in South Dakota marks one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history. In 1890, hundreds of Lakota Sioux men, women, and children were killed by U.S. troops, a tragedy that profoundly shaped Indigenous memory and identity. Today, Wounded Knee stands as a somber place of reflection and remembrance. Ongoing efforts by Native communities seek recognition and healing, ensuring the voices of those lost—and their descendants—are never forgotten.
