The Crazy Horse Memorial | History Traveler Episode 82

One of the most impressive sites in the Black Hills of South Dakota is the Crazy Horse Memorial. Started in the 1940s, this monument to the Lakota people is one of the most impressive things that you'll ever see. In addition, this location is home to the Indian Museum of North America. All kinds of interesting things to see and learn!

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[romainnelseng]

In about 1956, my father, Palmer Granville Nelsen, donated a week’s work to Mr. Z, as a Cat operator and mec scraping off access for equipment to the early Monument site. He was proud to lend his skill in small measure to the cause. IOE12, AFL-CIA.

[dougwigley]

My Dad visited this memorial shortly before he passed in 2006. He couldn't stop talking about how impressed he was with the magnitude of the project.

[rommellupae]

Love to see the images of Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Geronimo, Pontiac and Chief Joseph alongside CH's!Liked this video.

[gavindownham]

The Crazy Horse memorial is a testament to perseverance in following a dream. The Little Big Horn artefacts were amazing as well. Great video to bring it all together

[juliacarey]

I was there a couple weeks after this was filmed. It's really impressive. I can only imagine the blood, sweat and tears that it took to start this project. let alone continue the work. How exciting!

[mixedandknot]

I have followed Crazy Horse's story for years. My dream would be to travel to South Dakota and see this memorial. God bless the sculptor's family for continuing his dream. These people have suffered enough, they deserve their warrior's sculptor in history. Thank you.

[karenmessinger]

I've been there. Lots of history & I'd love to see it finished.

[michaelfrost]

I'm Australian and have not travelled to this beautiful country. Woww what beautiful buffalo's paintings and sculptures and all the marvellous artefacts. A big thank you 😊.

[nancyholston]

Two years ago my husband and I went on a trip out west and your last several videos have been about places we visited. We do have a souvenir rock from the monument. The vision which is still going on today is so impressive and I hope there are still people who are and will be interested in our history.

[vickidooley]

My husband and I from Australia, visited this monumental site in 2016. Absolutely in awe of the history and artefacts. It is a beautiful well set out work of art in this top notch museum. A must see and so is Deadwood. We shall return 👍

[williambechmann]

My wife and I visited this monument complex in 2016. I was very impressed with the artist, his family and the history of the local people.

[crazya]

Respect native American Indians they are a huge part of our heritage, I only hope to live up to his sight of our shared future.. cA

[lila]

Beautiful sculpture carving in mountain. Would love to see it finished.

[paulacochran]

Didn’t know this existed, would love to see in person.

[dalekundtz]

Has improved a lot since 1990 when I saw it last. Thanks for showing the American people some of history. Wish YouTube didn't ruin things with all the commercials.

[lynnsteiner]

Excellent video. I’ve been fortunate to see this monument in person as well as Mt. Rushmore. It’s a feeling that can’t be described until you see it for yourself.

[fredohnemus]

This is amazing, I had never heard of this monument. I'll never see it completed, but am content knowing future generations will. It's nice to see history preserved instead of being torn down.

[susankraft]

Amazing. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey. Blessings all!!

[kylepozorski]

When I was younger my family visited Crazy Horse and as a kid it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Me and my sister took home two rocks/stones that were from the carving. About five years later, I went back on a trip for my Boy Scout troop and at that visit we stayed until the night blast. The coolest thing about that visit is where we were sat at the museum and the time from when we saw light from the blast to when we heard was almost like 2 minutes long because of the distance between (I think it’s 10 miles?) ANYWAY... I love that monument and wish to go back again sometime soon and hopefully see some progression. Thanks for showing this!!!

[nancycrutcher]

We were there about the same time you were. But you still taught us stuff we either didn't know or didn't see. Thanks man!