Join local historian Dr. Dave Beine on a short trip along the Centennial Trail to the Horse Slaughter Camp. This historic site near Stateline is the place where, over two days in early September 1858, Col. George Wright had over 800 Indian horses slaughtered in his campaign to “impress the Indians with our power.” This devastating act did, indeed, dishearten the Indians who recall the following winter as the “winter of starvation,” in which many of their elderly and very young perished. Dr. Beine will tell the story of the place while sitting along the banks of the Spokane River.

The journey to the Horse Slaughter Camp can be experienced either as a short 1-mile (each direction) bike ride or hike along the Centennial Trail to the location of the Horse Slaughter Camp. Participants will meet at the trailhead and those opting to ride need to bring their own bikes for the journey.