Crazy Horse Memorial
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a partially completed mountain carving featuring the likeness of the Native American Indian warrior Crazy Horse. The 100th anniversary of the birth of the sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski will be celebrated on September 6, 2008.1
Fast Facts
- Location: Black Hills, South Dakota
- Carving began in 19481
- Sculpted head is 87 feet tall2
- Sculpted of granite
- Sculptor: Korczak Ziolkowski
- August 30 through September 1, 2008: Labor Day Weekend Open House3
- September 6, 2008: Commemoration of the 1877 death of Crazy Horse and 1908 birth of sculptor3
- 60 year anniversary of the start of project celebrated on June 3, 20082
The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation was founded in 1948 and serves to honor Native Americans. In 1998, the completed head of the carving was unveiled.1
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