The One Incredible Attraction Everyone In South Dakota Must Visit At Least Once
South Dakota’s Black Hills are full of must-see attractions. Here’s one that’s not even completed yet, but still draws in more than a million visitors annually with its majestic beauty.
They wanted to create not just a carving in the rock of Crazy Horse, but a memorial that creates "harmony and reconciliation among all people and nations."
The first blast on the mountain occurred on June 3, 1948. The work on the memorial is ongoing. Though Ziolkowski died in 1982, four of his children and many of his grandchildren still work on the memorial. No Federal funding is used on this project - it's all financed through private donations and admissions.
The first blast on the mountain occurred on June 3, 1948. The work on the memorial is ongoing. Though Ziolkowski died in 1982, four of his children and many of his grandchildren still work on the memorial. No Federal funding is used on this project - it's all financed through private donations and admissions.
This 40,000-square foot center is the entrance to the museums and the memorial. From here, you'll catch a bus to the base of the memorial.
The extensive collection of artifacts was donated by many individuals.
You'll also find books about Native American culture and the life of Crazy Horse.
When it's completed, the entire carving will be 641 feet long and 563 feet high.
It's hard to grasp how majestic this memorial will be when it's completed, but once you visit in person you'll begin to see how incredible this project truly is.
The face was completed on June 3, 1988. It is 87 feet, six inches.
You'll find a nice selection of Native American dishes and other items here. Hours vary, depending on the month. Visit the restaurant’s website for details.
For more information about hours and admission, visit the Crazy Horse Memorial website.
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