Tribes, National Park Service prepare for Battle of Greasy Grass anniversary with multiple events - Abolish Capital!
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Amelia Schafer
ICT [http://www.ictnews.org/] June 25 and 26 will mark the 150th anniversary of
the Battle of Little Big Horn, also known as Greasy Grass, where Indigenous
forces defeated General George Custer and the 7th cavalry on the Montana plains,
marking a historic moment in the fight against westward expansion. Celebrations
will honor the Oceti Sakowin (Lakota, Nakoda and Dakota people), Cheyenne
and Arapaho people’s victory against the United States on June 25 and 26, 1876.
Roughly 19 tribes are involved in planning a week’s worth of festivities in
Montana leading up to the anniversary. Tribal event organizers said they’re
expecting roughly 1,000 horse riders, 500 motorcyclists and thousands of
attendees. The National Parks Service is also planning its own event at the
Little Big Horn National Monument on June 25, 26, and 27. The National Park
Service is expecting up to 10,000 attendees, according to its event webpage. ###
National Park Service event June 25, 26 and 27 the National Park Service is
offering free admission to the Battle of Little Bighorn National Memorial. Daily
programming will begin at 9:30 a.m. local time each day. The commemoration will
offer space for learning, reflection and cultural exchange and is organized in
partnership with Tribal nations, descendants, historians, elected officials,
authors, military representatives, and cultural organizations. The visitor
center will be closed during the event and the monument itself will be closed to
the public prior to June 25. Festivities will kick off June 25 with an opening
prayer from Arvil Lookinghorse, a parade of nations (featuring a representative
from each nation) and opening remarks from the Crow Chairman. There will be
space for cultural and educational booths at the site. However, no sales are
permitted, according to a parks spokesperson who attended a planning meeting in
Rapid City on June 4. The parks service noted a separate re-enactment event will
be held on private property, hosted by the Real Bird family. Visitors are asked
to bring a water bottle, snacks and sun-protection. > IF YOU GO…
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> DATE: Thursday-Saturday, June 25-27, 2026
> TIME: 9:30 a.m. start time
> WHERE: Battlefield Tour Rd, Crow Agency, Montana 59022
> HOST: National Park Service
> MORE INFO: NPS website
[https://www.nps.gov/libi/planyourvisit/150th-anniversary.htm] ### Re-enactment
event The 34th annual re-enactment is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on June 26, 27 and
28. The site is located between the Little Big Horn National Memorial and the
Custer’s Battlefield museum south of the Crow Agency in Montana. Seating is
limited to first-come first serve and organizers are asking that attendees bring
their own seating. The reenactment takes approximately 90 minutes. Cost of
admittance $25 for adults and $15 for children 7 to 13 years of age; children
under 7 free, tickets are only available at the gate. > IF YOU GO…
>
> DATE: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28, 2026
> TIME: 1:00 p.m.
> WHERE: Located on the eastern frontage road between Crow Agency, Montana, and
Garryowen, Montana. See event website for full directions.
> HOST: Real Bird Family
> MORE INFO: Event website [http://littlebighornreenactment.com/] ### All
Nations 150th Anniversary Commemoration Details are currently limited but a
large celebration planned by a group of roughly 19 tribes from across the USA
and Canada will be one of the major events of the weekend. Tribes involved
include but are not limited to: Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe,
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Standing Buffalo First Nation, Cheyenne River Sioux
Tribe, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Wahpeton Dakota First
Nation, White Cap Dakota First Nation, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Yankton
Sioux Tribe, Northern Arapaho Tribe, Northern Paiute Tribe and Fort Peck Sioux
Tribe. The event will be free and open to the general public and will allow for
camping. Camping will begin on June 24 and likely end on June 27. Tribal leaders
are currently organizing emergency service personnel, restroom facilities and
security personnel for the campsite. > IF YOU GO…
>
> DATE: Wednesday-Saturday, June 24-27, 2026
> TIME: TBD
> WHERE: Various locations including the Real Bird Property and National Parks –
756 Battlefield Tour Rd, Crow Agency, Montana
> HOST: Multiple tribal nations
> MORE INFO: See Facebook for details
[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590554464529] ### Youth Victory Run
Youth ages 8-25 are invited to attend a 45-mile run put on by Blue Bird Lifeways
in celebration of the Battle of Greasy Grass. The run is scheduled to begin on
June 25 at 6:30 a.m. starting at the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Office and is
expected to finish at 2:00 p.m. at the battlefield. The run is still accepting
sign-ons.
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Planning for a separate youth led event is still in progress according to a
spokesperson from the Oglala Sioux Tribe. > IF YOU GO…
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> DATE: Thursday, June 25, 2026
> TIME: 6:30 a.m. start time; 2:00 p.m. end time
> WHERE: Northern Cheyenne Tribal Office (600 Cheyenne Ave Littlewolf Capital
Building, Lame Deer, Montana)
> HOST: Blue Bird Lifeways
> MORE INFO: Blue Bird Lifeways Facebook page
[https://www.facebook.com/BlueBirdLifeways] ### Crazy Horse Memorial Honoring
Greasy Grass Event The Crazy Horse Memorial will host an honoring event for the
150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Big Horn/Greasy Grass. The event will
feature Cheyenne River Lakota historian and author Donovin Sprague with a
reception, book signing, presentation and audience Q&A session exploring the
history of the battle and its significance. > IF YOU GO…
>
> DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026
> TIME: Meet and greet – 4:00-5:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time; presentation and
Q&A at 6:00-7:30 PM Mountain Standard Time
> WHERE: The Crazy Horse Memorial (12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse,
South Dakota 57730)
> HOST: Crazy Horse Memorial
> MORE INFO: Website [https://crazyhorsememorial.org/] The post Tribes, National
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