Lozen was a 19th-century Chiricahua Apache warrior and spiritual figure, remembered as one of the fiercest women of the American Southwest. Born around 1840 into the Chihenne (Warm Springs) Apache, she was the sister of Chief Victorio and fought beside him during his resistance to U.S. and Mexican forces in the late 1870s. Victorio called her “his right hand” and “a shield to her people.” Lozen was known not only for her skill with rifle and horse, but for a spiritual gift: during ceremonies, sh

The history of Chiricahua National Monument is as deep and complex as the ecosystem of its sky islands. Native home of the Chiricahua Apache, the park is 12,000 acres filled with diverse biomes, unique geological structures, and miles of scenic trails. Watch as park ranger Theresa Ferraro gives you an insider’s guide to the “Wonderland of Rocks.” Want to visit Chiricahua National Monument? Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3gVjfbG | Visit Arizona

Geronimo was a Chiricahua Apache that lived in Arizona as well as Mexico. He was captured September 4th of 1886 in Skeleton Canyon. What’s interesting about this display is that it’s a variety of different items that help tell Geronimo’s story. You see, after he was captured, the entire band was taken to Florida and then back to Oklahoma, where Geronimo was imprisoned for decades. One of the items that interests me is this piece of textile. The display says fragment from Geronimo’s Navajo saddle

Lozen was a brave Chihenne Chiricahua Apache woman born around 1840 who became a legendary warrior and strategist. Her own brother, the famous Apache chief Victorio, called her his right hand and a shield for their people. In Apache culture, girls were taught to ride horses and use weapons to defend their village, but Lozen excelled. More than a fighter, she was a leader in war parties and a key voice in strategic planning. Her legacy endures as a reminder that strength and leadership can emerge