Southwest

Apache

~111,000Apache languages, EnglishSince 1300 CE

About the Apache People

The Apache are a group of culturally related Native American tribes in the Southwestern United States. Known for their fierce resistance to Spanish and American expansion, legendary leaders like Geronimo and Cochise led their people with unwavering courage.

Cultural Traditions

Sunrise Ceremony

Crown Dance

Wickiup Building

Storytelling

Historical Timeline

1861

Cochise leads Apache resistance

1886

Geronimo surrenders

1913

Apache prisoners of war released