What the memorial will look like . . .
South Dakota is known for Mount Rushmore, but there’s another large stone memorial nearby . . . the Crazy Horse Memorial. Currently under construction, the Crazy Horse Memorial is the Native American response to Mount Rushmore and their way to honor the culture and heritage of not only the Lakota tribe, but all North American Indians.
Begun in 1948, the memorial is still being built . . .
Crazy Horse Memorial
This post is part of Photo Friday and Friday Daydreamin’
That is fascinating – I am going to have to follow the link and hear the story as to why it is taking so long to build. I ALWAYS learn cool stuff from you!!!!
~Becca
Wow – that is a long time to build! How long did Mount Rushmore take in comparison??
Work began on Mount Rushmore around 1927 and finished in October 0f 1941 – but remember . . . most of the work done on Mount Rushmore was part of FDR’s CCC program which built and/or improved so many other national parks.
My parents were there over 20 years ago and told me about it. I can’t believe it’s still not finished!
A huge chunk of the problem is basically funding.
I would love to see Crazy Horse. I think the story is fascinating.
Very interested in Native Americans and their sad and traumatic, yet proud history, so this will absolutely go on my list for the Dakotas. Thanks for sharing
Quite welcome!