Friday, August 24, 2007

Crazy Horse - 8/23 - South Dakota


This was really a fun spot as Carolyn visited the spot in 1954 when she was only 14 years old. At that point only Crazy Horses nose was completed. We learned that the family has chosen to keep control of the project ... even turning down $10m on several occasion from the government. There were 10 kids of which 7 are dedicated to completing the project. One that was interviewed in the movie still goes to the top and carves / jackhammers the figure. This figure is the largest monument in the world. There is no target date for completion ... the family relies on donations to complete the work.
The last picture is what it should look like upon completion. They are also going to establish/build an Indian University and open a Medical training center dedicated to the Indians.

2 comments:

May said...

Isn't that beautiful! I love the flower pictures! Crazy Horse is amazing too. I am very proud to be 3/8 Cherokee Indian!!

Beth said...

Way cool ...