Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument, and is located in Crazy Horse, S.D. The work was begun in 1948 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski at the request of Native Americans. It houses the Indian Museum of North America and the Native American Cultural Center, which is dedicated to the 1996 Native American day celebration. It has the Sculptor s Studio, as well as a new 40,000-square-foot orientation center. The Crazy Horse Memorial education center offers theater style seating for more than 250 people; breakout and small group rooms; restaurant and food service on premises; and reception, banquet and buffet capabilities. Its gift shop offers clothing for adults and children, books, audiovisual materials, postcards, bookstore and cookbooks. It has various clubs, such as Bronze, Granite, Ruth's, Korczak's and Driller's Clubs.

Crazy Horse Memorial is a prominent educational and humanitarian project committed to protecting and preserving the cultures, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indigenous peoples. It is home to the colossal Mountain Carving of Lakota hero Crazy Horse, alongside the Indian Museum of North America and the Indian University of North America, which together tell the comprehensive story of Native American history and culture. Dedicated to honoring all Indigenous peoples of North America, the Memorial serves as a symbol of reconciliation, diversity, and unity, reflecting deeper meanings rooted in Native American cultural values. Under the leadership of CEO Whitney A. Rencountre II, the foundation continues to promote education and support for Native causes, ensuring a lasting impact for future generations. Generated from the website