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NewsWPLG Local 10June 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Native American Tribes Commemorate 150th Anniversary of the 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, emphasizing the preservation of oral histories and languages 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, resulting in the death of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and over 200 of his troops.
  • The battle was a conflict between the U.S. Army and allied Native American tribes, including the Lakota, Northern 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 in Montana and at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota.
  • The battle was spurred by the discovery of gold in the Black Hills, which led to U.S. military campaigns to move tribes onto reservations.
  • Reenactments have been held for over 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“Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army killed during the battle.”locationLittle Bighorn Battlefield National Monument“The site of the 150th-anniversary commemoration.”personCrazy Horse“Warrior who fought in the battle.”personJim Real Bird“Crow tribal member and reenactment coordinator.”personJon Eagle Sr.“Former Standing Rock tribal historic preservation officer.”personSitting Bull“Lakota leader present during the battle.”