Mountain Carvers continue cable wire & finishing saw cuts on Crazy Horse’s Arm. Moving & arranging the saws, splitting & removing the granite fragments is labor intensive, often requiring multiple Crew Members for one fragment; a single saw cut block contains dozen of fragments.
ICYMI on our Facebook page: The most popular post of 2023 goes to this
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image, shared Nov 27.
"From Aug thru Nov, Carvers have completed 78 saw cuts removing 909.7 tons of granite. They've also run finishing saws on 212.9 sq ft of this area since mid October."
The Crew map seamlines on the Face as they prepare to carve on Crazy Horse’s Head. Also, new top layer of gravel is placed to provide greater traction for Carvers & equipment for winter. Gravel was placed after placement of dowels & grouting of seamlines on the Left Arm.
ICYMI,
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from our Facebook page: For us, it's rewarding to take a look at a comparison of images. For example, here are two similar captures of the backside of the Carving, taken nearly a year apart. Seeing the work that has been done is captivating and motivating!
We're celebrating Native Americans' Day all day at Crazy Horse Memorial®. Free Tatanka Stew is available while supplies last, arts & crafts are happening throughout the Museum till 4pm & special guest performance by Pamyua will take place at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 on the Veranda!
Fall thunderstorms provided us with moisture and rainbows on The Mountain Carving. Come see us at Crazy Horse Memorial®.
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Crazy Horse Memorial hosted the Native American Honor Ride today. The horseback riders took the journey from Pine Ridge to Crazy Horse, which took several days. They ride in memory and honor of all Native American Veterans past and present.
What do you get when you combine the Mountain Carving with incredible cloud formations and Golden Hour sunlight? This breathtaking photo by Memorial visitor, Daniel!
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The Mountain Crew has made amazing progress with detail work on Crazy Horse’s Hand. Notice how the knuckles have really come to life with wrinkles created by a partner saw & other tools. Frequent UAS flights have helped the Carvers take a “step back” to look at the Sculpture.
ICYMI (from our Facebook page): There is an amazing amount of detail work that has been happening on Crazy Horse's Hand. Take note of the creases at the joints and the life-like appearance!
Tonight, a night blast echoed throughout the Black Hills of South Dakota as we took time to honor Lakota Warrior, Crazy Horse, and Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski.
Learn more about night blasts by visiting our website:
ICYMI: From our Facebook page...
As the Mountain changes, one thing remains the same: the need to make sure work areas are accessible. Where the EZ Scaffold was, there are now two staircases to help Carvers get to parts of Crazy Horse’s Hand and the Horse’s Mane.
This floral and rock arrangement is just out side our Cultural Center at Crazy Horse Memorial®. Please notice the four Lakota colors representing Respect, Wisdom Generosity and Bravery. Come see this and all we to offer and experience at Crazy Horse.
South Dakota weather can be snowy one day and sunny the next. After record highs this weekend, we had record snow fall the next day. We are open and our crew is doing a fantastic job keeping up on it and making it safe for all.
Shortly after the United States entered World War 11, the Marine Corps began recruiting Navajo men to develop and use an unbreakable military code based on their language. We honor them today August 14 -- Navajo Code Talkers Day.
In 1948, Bill Groethe a photographer by profession was present at a reunion of the last survivors of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, also known as the Battle of the Greasy Grass.
June 3rd is the 70th Anniversary of the First Blast on Crazy Horse Mountain. June 3rd 1948 marked the beginning. Today we are staying the course, Building on the Dream.
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from our Facebook page follows an exciting Volksmarch weekend! Here is a shot from a Crew Member who was rappelling down the side of Crazy Horse’s Face. Did anyone get a picture of him? We’d love to see your favorite Volksmarch photo.
There are no confirmed photographs of Crazy Horse. This Crazy Horse model is a likeness created from descriptions provided in the 40s by survivors of the Battle of Little Big Horn who had known Crazy Horse, & served as an early model for the face you see on the Mountain Carving.
Crazy Horse Memorial® will be lit orange November 2, from 5:00pm to 7:30 pm to recognize the seventh-annual Color The World Orange™. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also know as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD).
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With Crazy Horse riding his steed out of the sacred Black Hills granite, with his left hand gesturing forward in response to the derisive question asked by a Cavalry man, “Where are your lands now?” Crazy Horse replied, “My lands are where my dead lie buried.”
#WisdomWednesday
Nov 6 is Color the World Orange Day. The Mountain will go orange @ dusk to bring awareness to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome-CRPS. CRPS is a relatively rare but painful & debilitating condition that can develop after physical trauma such as a broken limb, heart attack or surgery.
The season for our Cultural Performances will be ending on September 30, 2020. Each performer has enjoyed sharing their culture though story, song, dance, art and regalia. Performances are at 11:30, 1:30 and 4:30 - stop by soon.
ICYMI from our Facebook page: We have an awesome angle for you today!
In the background you can see Crazy Horse’s Hand with Carvers working to shape his Arm in the foreground. A Crew Member standing on a work platform is getting things set up for a cable saw cut.
November 30th is South Dakota's Day of Giving, a statewide day celebrating all 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations. Friends from anywhere in the country are encouraged to participate by supporting the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.
On August 17th, National Nonprofit Day (NND) recognizes the goals and positive impacts nonprofits have on communities and the world. Crazy Horse Memorial became a nonprofit in 1948 and still remains one today.
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Sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski of Crazy Horse Memorial served in the Army during WWII. We thank all Veterans for their generous service to our country. Free admissions for Veterans-3 can of food appreciated, regular admission for others.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Run Crazy Horse! This morning saw 923 participants from 41 States, plus Canada, Ireland, and Colombia!
As a reminder, Crazy Horse Memorial is open until 7 pm through January 2, 2018.
Please come to hear the music of Mannheim Steamroller and see the beautiful colored lights on the mountain at 5pm and 6pm. Gift Shops and Restaurant open with last seating at 7 pm. Happy New Year.
Join us, today, November 14th (World Diabetes Day), The Mountain will be lit in blue to raise awareness about diabetes. Millions of people around the world live with this condition.
#WorldDiabetesDay
On this snowy day, visitors walked to the tomb of sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski to pay respects to him: his wife Ruth Ziolkowski,daughters Dawn and Anne and son-in-law James Howe - laid to rest at the family cemetery at Crazy Horse Memorial
Many thanks to Starr Chief Eagle (Sicangu Lakota) for educating & sharing her hoop dance talents with Memorial guests! She has performed all over the world, and we are grateful she has chosen to return to the Veranda stage at the Memorial year after year.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month we will spotlight Native American leaders throughout history. This week we feature Quanah Parker - Kwahadi Comanche.
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The September Autumn Volksmarch IS ON! 2 Days: Saturday, September 26th & Sunday September 27th. Hike and see the Mountain as never before! Check out our website or Facebook for important information about registration.
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was the winning raffle ticket number for this 2022 Indian Springfield motorcycle. Thank you for everyone who participated in this year's raffle!
Happy Anniversary Custer State Park
On March 1,1919, the 9th Governor of South Dakota, Peter Norbeck, signed a bill turning the state game preserve, located near Custer, SD, created in 1913 into a permanent State Park.
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Summer Cultural Programs are in full swing at Crazy Horse Memorial®!
Didn’t get a chance to see any this week? Don’t worry, nearly 800 performances are planned for the summer with a variety of cultural & artistic expressions. There’s something new to experience every day!
September 6, 2020 is fast approaching! You have time to get your raffle ticket to win this beautiful 2020 Indian Motorcycle®. Tickets 1/ $20 or 3/ $50. All proceeds benefit Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation®. Call 605-673-4681, purchase your winning ticket.
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We are excited to announce the Duncan Family will be back on the Veranda stage next Wednesday, September 6, at 6:30pm. Mark your calendars, this is a performance you won't want to miss!
The 16th Annual Sturgis Mayor's Ride rode into Crazy Horse Memorial®. Over 150 motorcycles, all brands, all styles visited the Memorial, Monday August 6th. The ride ended at Crazy Horse with a meal for about 250 people.
ICYMI: Crazy Horse Memorial® is a proud sponsor of "Honoring the Matriarchs Golden Age Special" at Omaka Teca Wacipi, which took place Feb 2024 in Oglala, SD. 1st place winner was Ms. Millie Black Bear. She is 86 & has been dancing over 50yrs! Congratulations, Ms. Black Bear!