Geronimo, a prominent leader of the Apache people, officially surrendered to the U.S. Army in Skeleton Canyon, Arizona, in March 1886. This marked a significant conclusion to the main phase of the Apache Wars, which had raged for several decades as the U.S. government sought to control Apache land and resources. Geronimo and his group of approximately 30 warriors had been pursued by U.S. forces for years, during which they engaged in numerous skirmishes and battles. Their relentless resistance was fueled by a strong desire to protect their homes and traditional way of life from the encroachment of settlers and military installations.After a relentless chase through the rugged landscapes of the Southwest, Geronimo and his followers were cornered and faced with the inevitable reality of defeat. At Skeleton Canyon, Geronimo's surrender came with the promise of peace and the hope of a different life for his people, who had suffered greatly due to war, displacement, and loss of land. His surrender was emblematic of the broader struggle of Native Americans against U.S. expansionism, and it brought an end to the violent confrontations that characterized the Apache Wars.The aftermath of this surrender saw Geronimo and his band sent to a series of reservations, where they faced new challenges in adapting to life under U.S. governance. His legacy endured, as he became a symbol of Native American resistance, and his story encapsulated the complexities of U.S.-Native American relations.