Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to be able to welcome you to our website. We hope it is helpful in answering any questions you may have and that it encourages you to
visit us in person in the near future. Crazy Horse is truly a work in progress and we have a number of exciting initiatives underway. All aspects of the project continue
to grow due to the wonderful support received from friends throughout the country. We invite you to come and see first hand the progress being made on the mountain carving,
February 1, 2012
Crazy Horse dream going strong at 65
In celebrating your 65th year, it is not unusual to retire from your work.
That is not the case at Crazy Horse Memorial. And certainly not the example set by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski or his wife, Ruth.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of Korczak’s arrival in the Black Hills on May 3, 1947, followed by Ruth on June 21.
As Korczak did, Ruth and members of their family toil tirelessly toward keeping the promise of honoring all North American Indian people. That pledge started with a simple handshake between Korczak and Chief Henry Standing Bear.
Their dream of establishing a monumental declaration that “the red man has great heroes, also” comes closer to reality with each passing year.
Work at top and bottom of mountain
The process of blocking out the 219-foot-high horse’s head is nearing the end. The crew is working on completing the 320- and 340-foot benches, meaning there is one more bench (or horizontal work area) to complete the rough shape to below the horse’s nose, which is 360 feet from the top of Crazy Horse’s head.
That progress has set the stage for finish work on Crazy Horse’s hand and finger, which started on June 3 last summer. The finish work will continue in 2012, eventually moving down through the horse’s mane and head.
Celebrate your Valentine at Crazy Horse
Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial is decorated in romantic splendor and is offering Valentine’s specials.
Featured meals include the traditional “Lady & The Tramp” spaghetti dinner for two, ala the sentimental animated movie favorite.
Reservations are urged so your table will be ready and waiting. Call 673-4681.
The Valentine’s specials will be served between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, and on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14.
