The Genealogy Committee established for the 150th commemoration is working to verify descendant status, connecting current generations to the warriors and families who gathered at the Greasy Grass in June 1876.
The committee is drawing on tribal records, oral histories, and academic research to build a comprehensive picture of who was present at the great encampment. The work encompasses all six nations — Hunkpapa, Oglala, Northern Cheyenne, Minneconjou, Sans Arc, and Arapaho — as well as the Crow and Arikara scouts who served with the 7th Cavalry.
"Knowing your family's connection to this history changes how you see yourself," said a committee spokesperson. "It's not just a story in a textbook — it's your story, your grandparents' story. That's what we want to bring alive for the 150th."
Descendants interested in verifying their connection to the 1876 battle are encouraged to contact the committee through the commemoration's organizing channels.