Great Plains tribes focus on a different anniversary as US celebrates its 250th

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,191

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Trina Lone Hill is not excited about the July 3 fireworks display at Mount Rushmore to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday.

“I actually find it offensive,” said Lone Hill, an Oglala Sioux Tribal Executive Committee member and former tribal historic preservation officer from Batesland, on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

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