Crazy Horse Monument history! Will it ever be finished?
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2022
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The Crazy Horse Monument was began in 1948 and isn't anywhere near complete. Jeff and Sarah stopped by in September 2022 to check on its progress and will tell you the story of how what will be the largest sculpture in the world was started.
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So grateful for your wonderful channel. My husband had a stroke in August and came home from the hospital just two weeks ago. The first thing he wanted to watch was your channel!
We're enjoying catching up with you and Sarah. Thank you for your hard work and thoroughly enjoyable videos! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow! Your comment touched me and I’m pinning it to the top! Sorry to hear about your husband’s stroke and pray for a quick recovery. How is he? I appreciate his devotion to our channel and hope it brings him joy! Blessings to you both, Sabina.
@@jbenziggy Thank you!!! We definitely need those prayers.
He's improving little by little every day. Right after the stroke, both of us contracted Covid at the hospital. However, it wasn't Covid that caused such a long down time.
He developed pneumonia that resulted from aspirating fluids from a swallowing test. It was that gram-negative bacteria that nearly killed him.
Because of the enormous setback his recovery was delayed but strong faith and hard work are winning him back to what we pray will be a complete recovery.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness and good wishes! 😊❤️🙏
@@sabinabaldwin4118 wow, talk about getting kicked over and over when you’re already down! Keep the faith and know God is in control. I love his spirit of fighting back! Wishing you both the best!
@@jbenziggy Yes! God moved many mountains for us along the way. I would tell myself constantly that God is in control and that all I had to do was, "the next thing," as He directed.
I had a stroke last year and while I was in the hospital in the ICU my daughter bought me air pods and I found this channel!
I visited this monument about 4 years ago and see some progress on the arm so far. I’m 71 and first saw this in 1973 when there was nothing there and the mountain didn’t show any sculpture done at all. Hope to live long enough to see more of the head finished.
Crazy Horse was my favorite site to visit on my senior tour. We took the bus to get a closer look. They did say it wouldn't be finished in our lifetime or maybe the next. Funding depends on donations and the gift shop, tours, etc. No government grants. Unfinished it is still a wonderful site to see. Thanks again, Jeff and Sarah.
Indians in the Black Hills HATE the statue. They say Crazy Horse would never destroy a sacred mountain. Plus, they know it's become a family cash cow worth millions. I was there last summer. A crystal clear beautiful day, not even any wind. No work was being done. Rarely is any work being done.
It's become another tax-free scam.
coffee pot brewing and getting ready to watch this video, really like these videos with full of history and facts
Visited this monument some 45 years ago. I saw the head, with the arm, and a rough hole under his outstretched arm over the horses head. It has come a long way. Would love to volunteer some time when I retire.
I visited with a retired Federal Employee that used to live in SD. He was a Native American who had a career in Law Enforcement within the National Park system. He spent his career working at several National Parks including Mount Rushmore and was quite familiar with the Crazy Horse Monument project. He said that private donors world wide have already contributed many times what would be needed to complete the project. And, that as long as the money keeps flowing there is little incentive to complete it because it is such a huge cash cow just the way it is.
Wouldn’t the tourism from a completed monument be worth a fortune
@@FalconFlyer75 Not as much as independent donations from bleeding heart rich tourists
@@TUCOtheratt I’m not so sure about that tbh
Makes sense it shouldn’t take that length of time given what they’ve been donated
They probably see 300 cars a day . Thats about 270k a month plus extras. And from what ive seen they only have 6 or 8 guys working. They aren't really trying to finish it. I could get 100 Mexicans up there and have it done in a year .. but then they aint making any money if its done. The longer it takes the more they make. Because go look at mt. Rushmore. It dont bring in hardly any money even though its government funded.. crazy horse brings in alot more
I was there in the mid 70s, and it is the only place I wanted to visit again. Thanks for the memories.
Good morning Jeff! Looking forward to this video!
I’ve always wanted to go see Crazy Hirse Monument. Thanks for this your!
Any time!
Fantastic video. I believe that it will get done some day but it is indeed monumental. We owe the native or indigneous people a significant tribute on a grand scale. The artist had a right to be feisty given his rough early life and also he had a God given talent.
American Indians HATE that incomplete carving. They are totally against it. They see it as desecrating their sacred mountains. They say Crazy Horse would NEVER blow up a mountain.
It will never be done. It's a family cash cow worth millions. Do some research.
So true I guess.
They gave us much larger rocks. What a brilliant way to dispose of the rock at the site. Let tourists take them away. We went there just after his wife passed.
Not really there was a war and they lost, should we honor the Nazi's too?
@@tiffaniterris2886 did you just deadass compare the indigenous people to the god damn Nazis? You should really think before you speak, Tiffani
By the way it wasn’t a war, it was the US conducting “pest control” on the people who were there first.
Wish I had a fortune. Would gladly donate a ton to this effort. What a amazing project, and characters.
Crazy horse is one of my Heroes!
When you're an amazing sculptor, you're an amazing sculptor....Tiny or giant sized .
Thanks for sharing with us.
I think that buffalo was given you the stink eye cause he knew you were going to say, ( Sometimes there aren't enough rocks.) LOL Thanks to you both for sharing .
Your stories never cease to amaze me, what character people had back then. I never knew about this statue, history is so important. Thanks for sharing!
Isn't it mysterious that no one knows what Crazy Horse actually looked like. I believe that there was one picture taken of him, by the photographer at the Fort, after his surrender, but it has disappeared years ago. Even the family doesn't know what he looked like. Too bad he was murdered by the Calvary, stabbed in the back. I agree with you Jeff, I don't think that monument will be completed in our life times. Maybe Red and me will see it on our road trip one day. Thanks for the tour. 🐴
Loved this video! And I really appreciate you guys taking us along on all of your adventures! I say to all who are still able to travel, DO IT!! Thank you!
Great video! I was there back on Easter week of this yesr (2022). It was a bit cold and it had lightly snowed when I was up there. It had snowed at Devils tower, Spearfish, and Mt. and at Mt. Rushmore as well. There isn't enough time in one day to see and absorb everything that the monument has to offer. I plan on going back up there late spring of next year, after most of the winter weather is done.
Thanks for a great video!
Awesome Jeff and Sarah
That will be a glorious monument. I hope they finish it.
I was amazed and pleased to see all the beautiful smaller sculptures the artist had completed. He was incredibly talented. Thank you so much for taking all of us with you.
Visited Crazy Horse site. It was amazing. I took a helicopter ride and saw the back side of the carving more work had been done on that side. I enjoyed the new visit thank you.
Unbelievable work of art. Interesting family life 😮
My late father was born on the Rosebud Reservation in Winner S.D. His grandmother, my great grandmother was a direct descendant of Crazy Horse.
That’s really fascinating!
Another great video Jeff & Sarah. Also a subject I have never heard of before. Thank you for sharing your holiday experiences.
Very interesting subject, too bad he didn't get to see the monument completed. This will be a bucket list item for sure. Thanks for taking us along on your vacation Jeff & Sarah!
He’s a real historical figure. Helped settled the country and promoted peace.
Awesome, love this episode of history hunters , Thank you so much ..... proud Native in the south ❤️💯
husband speaking I had some quill pen written orders signed by General Crook to one of my relatives who was an Indian Scout out of Fort Vancouver, Wash.
I donated the original papers to the Museum in the Dalles, Oregon. The surgeon quarters is all that is left of that fort. This was back in 1970 - 72.
Another wonderful episode by Jeff and Sarah, Please keep it up. It's appreciated.
Good morning... thank you for this informative vlog. Coffee and your channel on Sunday morning go great together.
that is one place I would love to see, thanks for the tour!
Awesome! I swear I heard my cousin’s voice over the loud speaker in the background! They work there every year from May to October. We want to get up there soon! Great content as always Jeff & Sara! Your biggest Tennessee (formerly California) fans!!! ♥️
Sara and Jeff Thank You .Such A Amazing Talent
Thanks to creators like you. We’re Able to see things many probably will never have the opportunity to see ourselves.
So happy that you are able to see America through our experiences!
He was a great sculptor. And like you said Crazy Horse won’t be completed in our lifetime. But, when done it will be magnificent. Thank you for sharing your tour. And letting us tag along.
It will NEVER be done.
I think it would be wonderful if an extremely wealthy person donated a lot of money to speed it along and get that native university underway.
The beauty of the monument is that it keeps the memory of the culture that it's depicting. Never forget the proud culture that once ruled the black hills.
I saw the Crazy Horse Monument when I was 13 or 14 years old. I know I won't be around to see its completion, but it's nice to see the facial features looking so polished. I believe it will be finished one day; just not in my (or even my children's) lifetime. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I visited in 1969 at age 13, then in 1991, again this year last May. The 1969 visitor area was quite rustic. Today's visitor area is superbly well done. Highly recommend visiting. The Black Hills are incredibly beautiful. Heard a rumor long ago that rhe sculpture's finger was pointing directly at Washington DC. I just checked on Google Earth. It appears to be pointing directly Southeast.... to Orlando. The rumor sounded pretty cool though. Great video as always.
Well that was really neat to see I would love to see it in person. So huge! As always thanks for taking us on the adventure.
Thanks Jeff. I hope to make a trip out to Mount Rushmore next summer, Something I've always wanted to do since 1972. 👍
I hope you can! We found early September was a great time as the weather is still great and the kids are back in school. You’ll have the place to yourself then!
From experience…do see MT Rushmore first, you can see everything at MT Rushmore in a few hours. Then head over to CrazyHorse (it’s 13 miles away). To see everything at CrazyHorse will take you all day. If you plan your trip right you can join the “volksmarch” they have twice a year. For the cost of 2 cans of food(which goes the the food bank) you can then walk to the top and out onto the arm. Or you can pay to take a van to the top. Size comparison…all 4 heads of MT Rushmore will fit on just the head of CrazyHorse. Have a wonderful trip.
Really fascinating story !! So glad it is still being worked on today !! Quite an undertaking for sure ! Generations down the road will enjoy the finished product. Wonderful way to honor Crazy Horse . Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another great history lesson. Well....I will finish my coffee and get on with my day. Love starting a Sunday with you ! ❤
Indians in the Black Hills HATE the statue. They say Crazy Horse would never destroy a sacred mountain. Plus, they know it's become a family cash cow worth millions. I was there last summer. A crystal clear beautiful day, not even any wind. No work was being done. Rarely is any work being done.
It's become another tax-free scam.
$125 to see an incomplete carving, I don’t blame you for staying in the a/c building. The sculptor sure made it a priority to keep making babies and getting married, made a tomb maybe that’s why Crazy Horse didn’t get finished.
Thank you for sharing more of yours and Sarah’s vacation! Have a great Sunday!
Spot on!
Why is it up to one family to finish it? Rushmore was finished. I think the priorities of the white man are wrong. It should be complete and it wasnt on one man. Shame on the American people
The guided tour on to Crazy Horse’s arm is a thank you gift for donating $125 towards the completion of the the project. Also, the face is completely finished and is taller than the faces on Mt Rushmore. The reason he didn’t complete it is because it’s a HUGE mountain! If anything, having 10 kids to help him on the mountain made it faster!
Wow I really loved this and those head dresses wear totally stunning. I just love anything Native American 💕🇬🇧
Thank you !
@@andreajohnson1796 as a uk child I watched a lot of westerns with my dad on tv , I always wanted the Indians to win but the cavalry always came in time to save the day 😡Now I’m older 🫣and I know the truth ( Not Hollywoods truth ) I have love and total respect for those people of the Indian nations 💕💕💕🥰🥰❤️
@@Grumpy63uk Thank you for understanding
Fantastic episode as usual Jeff and Sarah! Got my fix for the week!!! Thnx guys!
Awesome trip you 2 had. It's amazing to see the artwork people have carved on the side of a rocky mountain. Great video. Thank you for sharing Jeff, and Sarah. 🇺🇲
Jeff, my family and I visited this area on the way to the more "successful" monument in June 1970. You recounted that on the 3rd day of June 1948 the first blasts were made and the memorial was dedicated to the Native American People. I can't remember how much it cost back then to travel up to the monument by bus but I do recall that we had binoculars with us and we decided to stay at the visitor's center and take turns to look at it through our own optics. Between 1948 and 1970 very little work had progressed on the project. If my memory serves me okay, there was a hole blasted in under the arm and a little bit of blasting had been done on the head, a rough outline of the face had been sculpted in and a rudimentary hand and arm was there. That was it! We didn't meet any if the sculptors as they were on the mountain at the time. We all thought it very disappointing. From 1948 to 1970 more should have been done in 22 years than what we saw. Yes, we had seen a couple of the interviews with the man whose name I couldn't pronounce at the time; still can't very well. Yes, he was making claims that he would finish it in his lifetime but, as you can see it isn't finished yet and on top of all of this; the quality of what has been accomplished does not compare favorably against what Gutzon Borglum finished on Mount Rushmore just up the road. The work on "Crazy Horse" just seems rough in appearance compared to the "Rushmore Product."
I have kept up with the work on "C.H." throughout the years even without the Internet; I would call the visitor's center up and ask for a visual description of it. With the Internet I can see for myself what has and hasn't been done.
Thank you very much Jeff and Sarah for your research and documentation of this project and I hope you had a great time in the area. See you on the next one and until then have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
P.S. I just heard you say, "Sometimes there aren't enough rocks." That made my day! 😃
I first saw it in 1980 which was 40 years ago. The only progress I see is the COST OF ADMISSION. I doubt anything more will ever be done on the sculpture. Perfect tourist trap.
@@manuelvazquez8758 Would you want to work on it if your dad said you came third when the carving comes first. I believe that the Lord Jesus will come before that thing is finished.
@@manuelvazquez8758As someone who went up there daily for 4 years, I promise you that work is being done! A lot of the work so far has just been blasting away rock, but now they’re starting to do finishing work! They’re within inches of the finished grade on Crazy Horses left hand as we speak!
You also have to keep in mind that it’s much more than just the carving. It’s also the largest Native American museum in North America, as well as the university that they have on property!
Just keep in mind that during that time, it was just one man with a jackhammer that didn’t work very well trying to carve a mountain that’s 40 times bigger than Mt Rushmore! Eventually he had the help of his kids, but that still wasn’t much in the grand scheme of things!
Now they’re closer to finished grade, the technology is better, and the crew is larger! You’ll be able to see a lot more visually in the coming years!
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Ziolkowski when I was 14 years old on a vacation with my two aunts and my cousin. He was quite an impressive human who was very kind to us. One thing that I remember was a mirror that Mr. Ziolkowski mentioned had once belonged to Marie Antionette. He explained that the mirror was diamond backed and looked to me as though it was in perfect condition. I do believe I noticed that same mirror in this vlog. Thank you for this update on an important monument...
The Crazy Horse Monument is expressive and will be magnificent when it is finished. The museum is so interesting. I have thoroughly enjoyed this trip !! Thankyou Jeff and Sarah 🤗🤗
I hoped people would appreciate what we could show. I had wanted to go up to the face but not for $250 for us. Glad you enjoyed this!
I stopped by there in 77, but there was nothing there then, and some guy stood in the driveway to collect money.
Thanks for sharing this with us 😊
I hope that it will be finished with all the money that this place has brought in im surprised that more hasn't been done.
it's a huge cash cow for the family.
Great video! I kind of like the monument the way it is, unfinished, with most of the mountain still around it. So glad you made this vid.
I agree with you.
I agree. Leaves room for imagination and growth. Emerging life from unyielding rock.
Thanks again for letting us tag along. Great video as always.
The best things come to those who wait! Thank you for the program!
Sad they didn't live to see it finished as its amazing how much work has been put into it and yet even more still left. Thankyou Jeff and Sarah for sharing this fascinating video
Thank you Jeff and Sarah, excellent as always
Thank You once again, Jeff and Sarah! Loved the history and learning about this.
Thanks!!! We love the comment!!!
Always good to be taught history. TY Jeff and Sarah.
Our best to you, Jeffrey!
Great job Jeff and Sarah
Thank you very much, Deb!
husband again, I am always amazed at how beautiful the bead work is that is in the Chief's head dress or their clothes.
We visited Crazy Horse several times. Each time it was interesting to see the progress. It is slow but rushing it could lead to fractures and failures.
On our second trip we met one of his daughters. She greeted us warmly and thanked us for taking time to visit.
It would be nice to see it finished. But not in my life time.
Jeff and Sarah, again very well done. Looking forward to you next vlog.
Jeff and Sarah you're in depth research pays off I watch all your videos and trust me the research pays off makes for an excellent video thank you guys stay safe
Another great episode by Jeff and Sarah! Please keep up the great work. You both are greatly appreciated.
That is really nice to hear, Ricky thank you so much. Blessings to you!
@@jbenziggy Thank you my friend. Blessing returned back to you and your beautiful family. God bless you all.
Thank you Jeff and Sarah! Although I’ve been through that area several times, I’ve never visited the Crazy Horse sculpture. Next time I’m in the area I’ll definitely stop by and see it! Congratulations on 90k subs! You deserve much more!
Thank you. We just hit 90,000 subscribers tonight. I should be at 100,000 by the end of the year, maybe by fall.
You can see it from the road... save your money.
I was there a few years ago. They charged you per person to enter the property and go to the Visitors Center. Then if you actually wanted to go the last 1/4 mile or so to the monument, there was an additional charge. I would NEVER waste my time/money going there again.
What an interesting, informative video, Jeff and Sarah. I had no idea he was so skilled and accomplished either. WOW, Mr. Ziolkowski certainly was a character. I hope that one day the monument will get completed. I had no idea the monument was so large.
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Another favorite for us along with educating us. 🎉 thank you and thank you to the sculptor, I would be ok with the monument in it’s current form because it is already significant in it’s brilliance ❤️🌺
Our family stopped here from Ohio after seeing Mt. Rushmore in 1971. I think we were charged 25 cents each to get in. I was 14 years old but remember it well. We took some home movies of it and still have them. It looks like much has not been done since then.
They’ve blasted millions of tons of rock away since then. A lot of the project so far has been blasting rock so they can get close enough to do finishing work. The face was completely finished in 1998, and now Crazy Horse’s left hand is really starting to show. You have to keep in mind that there was about the same amount of rock blasted out of just the tunnel going through the mountain as there was blasted off on all of Mt Rushmore
Amazing carving...We would never know the stories behind this ongoing project but thanks to you we know more now. Once again your research helps us to appreciate the herculean task in making the monument. I hope it gets done.....Thanks
Thank you Jeff and Sarah for Sharing this. I had heard about this bur never did go see it the year we were up that way. However with you 2 Sharing this I felt like I was right there with you 2. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️. LOVED IT.
Thanks again Jeff,Sarah
Thank-you for the tour. I've never stopped, only took a quick glimpse past as we continued on our trip to the ND Farmstead.
What a great sculptor!!!! Such a fantastic video!!!! Thank you for this great platform to learn !!!!
I can imagine that looking at all of those sculpting's that are shown in that location were interesting to look at. I can remember a long, long time ago about the story of this monument. Even back then I could not imagine that it would ever be finished. And judging from your show, I would have to believe that it still will never be 100% complete. I always thought that the only way that something like this would take a lot of money and you have to have well over 200 employees working on it for a very long time. Thanks for updating us on the current state of the work. Hope you enjoyed your visit! Hope you and Sarah have a very Happy Thanksgiving!! Take care......
Thanks so much, David! So many folks weighed in saying this won’t get done because of the little resources that actually go to construction costs. It does seem odd that in 74 years only a face and funnel are drilled.
Sarah and I wish you a happy Thanksgiving too!
Never knew about that one. Thanks for sharing Jeff and Sarah 👍
Thanks again Jeff and Sarah enjoy your hard work I learned some today Thanks may God bless you and your family have a wonderful week till your next one see you then
I'm reviewing this video to learn even more than y'all initially presented upon first view. As a youth, my family visited this site when only the outstretched arm pointing to the Little Big Horn was apparent. It was an educational & entertaining trip, while on our way to a new home in California. Hope it gets completed but agree, probably not in our lifetime. Thanks, Jeff & Sarah.
Wow! History is so fascinating. Thanx!
Yes it really is! Thanks so much for the comment!
Thank you for all you do. I enjoy watching and learning new things.
You’re welcome, Denise! Happy to hear that!
Good stuff Jeff and Sarah... Thanks for taking us on another awesome field trip... Love your channel...Keep up the good work!!!
Fantastic to hear! Glad to hear we are on the right track! We just reached 90,000 subscribers today!
@@jbenziggy that’s awesome… Keep it up and you will be at a million and be able to do UA-cam full time before you know it!!!
My sister and I went to the US from Australia in 1999 to do a national parks tour by coach. This was part of the tour. We bought a postcard each of the site and posted it to each other to our Sydney addresses from the souvenir shop as they stamped it with the post mark of the memorial.
I was 15 when I first saw it in person and I’m 49 now . I was told it wouldn’t be finished in my lifetime at the time .
You are very welcome guy’s! I totally enjoy watching all your videos. You do an awesome job and I always learn something new and interesting from them. Keep up the great work, take care and see ya’s on the next one! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great story of your visit, you two always make it interesting too. Wife and I were up in the Black Hills in late Oct 2018, though some roads were snow packed in the park we managed to enjoy ourselves. All kinds of “history” in that area so take your time and enjoy yourselves. Wall Drug was cool also. thank you for a neat story.
Thanks for another great video!
Jeff, my seven year old grandson loves history. He was looking at a book about Mt. Rushmore. He really enjoyed it! I will share this with him. Another great video! Thank you to you and Sarah.
That is exciting to hear that your young grandson is interested in the world and the history of the United States. Give him our best and tell him that we hope that he loves to watch the history that we show on our channel. Blessings to you.
My husband and I visited the very areas on your video. That was back in 1995. Crazy Horse monument hasn't changed much. Thank you.
Thanks guys great video.
Awesome !
I learned about Crazy Horse in 1952. I have contributed to the work for several years. Next year I will donate some Native American artifacts to the museum along with a cash donation to help them continue the work on it. Though not a Native American some of my relatives have also worked on Crazy Horse. I have always felt something drawing me to them.
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Amazing. I've always wanted to go there! Great look at the man and the project. Your videos are always a great part of my Sunday routine!
Fantastic, Jim! Thanks for your great review! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great mirror shot
Thank you both
I was there over 20 years ago, a very cool place to visit. I did not know much about Korczak Ziolkowski, thanks for the knowledge.
Great video guys 👍
Great job!! Sorry, no money. K. Z was a great man, extremely intelligent, loved poetry, a Renaissance man. I hope the 10 children stay on the payroll and get along great. Nov. 24, 2022, St. Joseph, MO.
Thanks! Never seen, but will!
I didn't know of this. Thanks for the great video.
We would love to see it sometime. Thanks for the video...
Went to the monument back in August of 1982, (yep, that long ago lol) back then the hole under the arm was alot smaller, and the face was just a very rough shape in the rock. Thank you for a current update. Yes it is taking a long time, just remember, Rome wasn't built in a day.