4 Jul, 08
107-year old Frank Buckles Visits Crazy Horse Memorial It seemed only fitting that Frank Buckles, who fought for independence in World War I, paid a July 4 visit to Crazy Horse Memorial, a symbol of fierce determination and independence in its own right. At age 107, Frank Buckles from West Virginia is America’s last living [...]
3 Jun, 08
Crazy Horse earns Connecticut’s seal of approval on 60th Gov. M. Jodi Rell has proclaimed June 3, 2008, as “Crazy Horse Memorial Day” in Connecticut. In her official statement, Rell notes highlights from the history of Korczak, Ruth, and Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear that led to dedicating Crazy Horse on June 3, 1948. “…Crazy [...]
19 May, 08
Callers and e-mailers from around the country congratulated Crazy Horse Memorial officials on Monday for “priceless” publicity the nonprofit, educational project garnered in a live nationally televised report. In starting its series about “dangerous jobs,” the NBC “Today” morning news show sent anchor Ann Curry to Crazy Horse. During four cut-in live reports broadcast around [...]
25 Apr, 08
High school seniors from Lake Andes, S.D., and Andover, Minn., won college scholarships at the 9th annual Native American Journalism Career Conference at Crazy Horse Memorial, April 22-24. The $2,000 presented to Sasheen Thin Elk of Andes Central High School broke the $1 million benchmark for the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund. Sculptor Korczak [...]
29 Mar, 08
From the beginning, the tilting slab on the lower right of the Crazy Horse mountain appeared to many like a horse bending its head to look at the viewer. Crazy Horse carving fans have been doing double takes since a series of explosives on March 28 sheared 1,700 tons off their landmark.
12 Jan, 08
Dear Friends, We thank you for all you are doing – and have done – to keep the dream alive at Crazy Horse. The words “thank you” never seem quite adequate to convey how very grateful we are for all you do for us. Your friendship, love and support have sustained us over the years. [...]
11 Jan, 08
“REMEMBERING THE PAST, Building for the Future” will be a key theme at Crazy Horse Memorial in 2008. This year marks the “Diamond Jubilee,” the 60th anniversary of the June 3, 1948, dedication of the educational, cultural and humanitarian project. This also is the 10th anniversary of completing the carved face, which was dedicated on [...]
20 Dec, 07
“As we approach 60 years of carving the mountain, this is an absolutely wonderful way to celebrate and to help continue our progress,” exclaimed Ruth Ziolkowski, President/CEO of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, at the Thursday, Dec. 20, press conference announcing a $5 million dollar matching gift. “This very generous challenge grant will help advance [...]
20 Dec, 07
Just before Christmas, officials announced the largest gift in the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation’s nearly 60-year history – philanthropist T. Denny Sanford’s $5 million matching grant. For every dollar given for carving the horse’s head on the world’s largest sculpture, Sanford promises to give a dollar. “His generous gift gives us an amazing chance, it [...]
17 Jul, 06
Effort to honor native Americans expands donor base with national drive updated 6:44 a.m. MT, Mon., July 17, 2006 article source CRAZY HORSE, S.D. – Crazy Horse Memorial will start its first national fund drive this fall with the intent of heeding the late sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski’s parting words to “go slowly so you do [...]
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