The Story of Crazy Horse Memorial

Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear officially started Crazy Horse Memorial June 3, 1948. The Memorial’s mission is to honor the culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians.

Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation demonstrates its ongoing commitment to this promise by following these objectives:

• Continuing the progress on the world’s largest mountain sculpture, carving a memorial to the spirit of legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse and his culture;
• Providing educational and cultural programming to encourage harmony and reconciliation among all people and nations;
• Acting as a repository for Native American artifacts, arts and crafts through the Indian Museum of North America and the Native American Educational & Cultural Center;
• And by establishing and operating the Indian University of North America, and when practical, a medical training center for American Indians
  

  	Storyteller in Stone Crazy Horse sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear dedicated their Crazy Horse Memorial dream on June 3, 1948.
  	The Ziolkowski Family Korczak’s remarkable family is motivated by their individual and collective dedication, determination and courage to carry on his work.
  	CHMF Board of Directors View the list of members that help guide the daily operations at Crazy Horse Memorial.
  	Carving the Mountain The Crazy Horse Memorial mountain crew uses precision explosive engineering to carefully and safely remove and shape the rock of the mountain.
  	Pictorial History of the Face The face of Crazy Horse was dedicated and unveiled to the world at the Memorial’s 50th anniversary on June 3, 1998. Enjoy this dramatic pictorial history of the crew’s work on the face.
  	Honoring 60 Years Proclamation issued by South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds commemorating the 60th anniversary of Crazy Horse Memorial on June 3, 2008.
  	The Future of Crazy Horse Korczak’s detailed, long-range plans for Crazy Horse Memorial are incorporated into this painting showing how the nonprofit humanitarian project will look in the future when its major goals are accomplished.