In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Crazy Horse's death and the first blast on Crazy Horse Memorial®, a 40,000 ton blast is conducted. The scholarship program is started with a single scholarship of $250.

Among so many things, Crazy Horse Memorial® is a Monument honoring North American Indians. Chief Henry Standing Bear envisioned a Memorial to pay tribute to our indigenous people. Standing Bear and Native elders chose and invited our father, Korczak Ziolkowski , to carve a Monument in South Dakota’s sacred Black Hills.

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The actual carving of Crazy Horse Mountain continues with a perfect, and necessary, blend of skill and knowledge in engineering, geology, and art.

Crazy Horse Memorial® honors all Indigenous people of North America, stands as a reminder of the importance of reconciliation, respecting differences, embracing diversity, striving for unity, and appreciating life’s deeper meaning as it has always been represented in …

Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation involves volunteers to create opportunities for community investment in the organization and welcomes volunteers in a variety of roles, including activities that directly support our paid employees and overall support the Foundation’s goals.

The story of Crazy Horse Memorial® starts with a young man, who was determined to overcome adversity and a Lakota Chief who wanted a monument to honor his people; a vision which grew into a Memorial honoring all North American Indians.

Without Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski there would be no Crazy Horse Memorial®. Its history revolves around his own extraordinary story, which is reflected in his log studio-home, workshop, and sculptural galleries at Crazy Horse.

Crazy Horse is the world's largest mountain carving located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is considered The Eighth Wonder of the World in progress. Hours today are 9:00 - 4:30.

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