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Native American tribes mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, in photos
LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT, Mont. (AP) — Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass.
Riders circle the elders representing each tribe present for the horse charging during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT, Mont. (AP) — Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass. Known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn, it’s an iconic symbol of resistance and resilience.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Riders celebrate the horse charge event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Riders celebrate the horse charge event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Campers shake hands before the horse ceremony during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Campers shake hands before the horse ceremony during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Spectators watch the annual horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Spectators watch the annual horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Horses rest after the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Horses rest after the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Drummers honor runners during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Drummers honor runners during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
A painted buffalo hide is presented to the Real Bird family during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
A painted buffalo hide is presented to the Real Bird family during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Riders and others gather after the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Riders and others gather after the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
The crowd celebrates after the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
The crowd celebrates after the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Joseph Fast, 22, Horse Austin Warrior, 19, and John Austin, 18, stand together after the riding in the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Joseph Fast, 22, Horse Austin Warrior, 19, and John Austin, 18, stand together after the riding in the horse charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Terry Richard holds the war club that belonged to his grandfather, High Wolf, during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Terry Richard holds the war club that belonged to his grandfather, High Wolf, during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Ladies line up in ribbon skirts during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Ladies line up in ribbon skirts during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Riders charge toward spectators during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Riders charge toward spectators during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Spectators watch the charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Spectators watch the charging event during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Elders representing each tribe present wait for the horse charging during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
Elders representing each tribe present wait for the horse charging during festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Crow Agency, Mont., on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
A man walks back to camp during festivities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)
A man walks back to camp during festivities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Crow Agency, Mont. (AP Photo/Tailyr Irvine)