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NewsWPLG Local 10June 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Native American Tribes Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Battle of Little Bighorn

Native American tribes are gathering at the Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1876 battle, also known as the Battle of Greasy Grass. The event features horse rides, traditional songs, dances, and reenactments to honor ancestors and celebrate the continued presence of Indigenous cultures.

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Why It Matters

The event serves as a cultural and historical milestone for Native American tribes, highlighting the ongoing preservation of oral histories and traditions 150 years after a significant military conflict with the U.S. Army.

Key Facts

  • The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn (Battle of Greasy Grass) occurred this week.
  • The battle took place in June 1876 near the Little Bighorn River in present-day Montana.
  • The conflict resulted in the death of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and more than 200 of his troops.
  • The battle was a significant victory for allied Native American tribes, including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and others.
  • Commemorations include horse rides, battle reenactments, traditional songs, dances, and the sharing of oral histories.
  • The event is being held at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
  • The battle was spurred by the discovery of gold in the Black Hills, leading to U.S. military campaigns against Great Plains tribes.
  • Reenactments at the site have been held for more than 30 years and are based on Northern Cheyenne oral history.
  • Sitting Bull was killed in 1890 by agency police during an attempted arrest.

Who's Mentioned

personDakota Goodhouse“Historian providing context on the battle.”personGeorge Armstrong Custer“U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel killed during the battle.”locationLittle Bighorn Battlefield National Monument“The site of the 150th-anniversary commemoration.”personCrazy Horse“Warrior who fought at the Battle of Little Bighorn.”personJim Real Bird“Crow tribal member and reenactment coordinator.”personJon Eagle Sr.“Former Standing Rock tribal historic preservation officer.”personSitting Bull“Lakota leader during the Battle of Little Bighorn.”