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! ❤️❤️❤️
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
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.
@sabinabaldwin4118
Жыл бұрын
@@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! 😊❤️🙏
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
@@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!
@sabinabaldwin4118
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@dano8203
Жыл бұрын
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!
@ronl.4524
Жыл бұрын
It will never get finished. This country has changed too where history is not appreciated., only destroyed.
@TheSpaghetti64
Жыл бұрын
I believe it's only a money grab. Nothing has been done for years so what is the money being used for?
@thedoxinator3934
Жыл бұрын
Jeff,I’ve been there as well in the mid 90s….to me it seems like just a money grab, no one in our lifetime will ever see its completion …
@virginiaswafford7078
Жыл бұрын
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.
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
it's a huge cash cow for the family.
@davidkulczyk678
Жыл бұрын
I stopped by there in 77, but there was nothing there then, and some guy stood in the driveway to collect money.
@pacificbreezee5185
Жыл бұрын
All efforts need to be made to complete it. Just my opinion
@TUCOtheratt
Жыл бұрын
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.
@FalconFlyer75
Жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t the tourism from a completed monument be worth a fortune
@TUCOtheratt
Жыл бұрын
@@FalconFlyer75 Not as much as independent donations from bleeding heart rich tourists
@FalconFlyer75
Жыл бұрын
@@TUCOtheratt I’m not so sure about that tbh
@bearwoodcraft3591
Жыл бұрын
Makes sense it shouldn’t take that length of time given what they’ve been donated
@Fatt-billy.racing
Жыл бұрын
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
@terrychapman8460
Жыл бұрын
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!
@joycemchristiansen6557
Жыл бұрын
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.
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
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.
@msdarby515
Ай бұрын
They are constantly raising money from multi-billionairs. They've raised enough money several times over to finish the project. I'm 60 years old and from the first time I saw it as a small child it didn't change at all. Then, when the 50th anniversary was approaching they spent two or three years carving out his face. Since then, nothing. They tell the sob story of raising money from visitors just to get you to loosen up your pockets while you are there.
@stevemccoy8138
Жыл бұрын
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. 🐴
@phild8095
11 ай бұрын
Crazy Horsel lies in an unmarked grave off his native land. To have a monument on ancient holy land of his people angers many of his family and his people. Mount Rushmore is even more of an insult to these people. The Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 has been trampled on. This land was promised to the Lakota and taken away by the federal government. The Lakotas, Cheyennes, Arapahos, Kiowas and Kiowa-Apaches believe the Black Hills to be sacred. The US Supreme Court ruled in 1980 that the Black Hills were stolen in and that the tribe should be given cash however the tribe wants it land. For those protesting for Palestinians or Israel; this is closer to home.
@dano8203
Жыл бұрын
$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!
@CC-te5zf
Жыл бұрын
Spot on!
@Stevomac007
Жыл бұрын
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
@AdamAndAshlyn
Жыл бұрын
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!
@Corgis175
Жыл бұрын
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.
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
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.
@disco07
Жыл бұрын
So true I guess.
@robertmorgan8104
Жыл бұрын
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.
@tiffaniterris2886
Жыл бұрын
Not really there was a war and they lost, should we honor the Nazi's too?
@outdoorscholar6016
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@keithfaulk1354
Жыл бұрын
I love our people even tho I’m not full blooded Cherokee! These were brave and strong hearted people that when they spoke they spoke with a true tougne witch I can’t say for the white man ! I heard a Indian say one time that the white man speaks with many tungs .. all of them twisted!!
@carpecervisiam9366
Жыл бұрын
It seems the days of doing great works are behind us, bureaucracy has killed it
@robertemmons2260
Жыл бұрын
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!
@JustMe-cr6rd
Жыл бұрын
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!
@josephnason8770
Жыл бұрын
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.
@melindagordonbeck8958
Жыл бұрын
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!!! ♥️
@WayneKline
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Jeff & Sarah. Also a subject I have never heard of before. Thank you for sharing your holiday experiences.
@talldude5841
Жыл бұрын
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.
@AdamAndAshlyn
Жыл бұрын
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
@stevedemeter5629
Жыл бұрын
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.
@cameronmccreary4758
Жыл бұрын
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! 😃
@manuelvazquez8758
Жыл бұрын
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.
@cameronmccreary4758
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@AdamAndAshlyn
Жыл бұрын
@@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!
@AdamAndAshlyn
Жыл бұрын
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!
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
No. It will never be finished. The family is milking it for all they can. It's the family cash cow.
@johnnyquest9358
Жыл бұрын
The same remark my father made in 1968
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
@@johnnyquest9358 Smart man, your father. He saw it back then. I paid the money and went there. It was not much different than when I was a kid. I'm close to retirement now! No one carving on a nice summer day? They have NO intention of finishing.
@johnnyquest9358
Жыл бұрын
The family run Crazy Horse organization has been recognized as a nonprofit since 1949. Last year alone they generated 20+ million in donations.
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
@@johnnyquest9358 Wow! 20 million. I bet almost NONE of that went toward the actual carving. How do people not see what a scam this has turned into? Rushmore was done in what, 14 years? And that was "gubment" money.
@CC-te5zf
Жыл бұрын
Good morning Jeff! Looking forward to this video!
@vickielewallen3799
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jerrysullivan8424
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you.
@queenreg7
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Leaves room for imagination and growth. Emerging life from unyielding rock.
@marksauck8481
Жыл бұрын
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.
@stuartstuart866
Жыл бұрын
From what I have read, the foundation rejected federal funds, perhaps because there would then be financial oversight ?
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
There’s always strings attached to federal money. He didn’t want it to become a national monument but an Indian center.
@janetceniza8091
Жыл бұрын
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.
@wayawolf1967
Жыл бұрын
I have been there 4 times so far. Not real pleased that it will be the future site of an indoctrination facility AKA college. Perhaps it will be the first to teach truth rather than lies. This needs to start a trend nation wide.
@larrymcbryan5630
Жыл бұрын
Every year we go on the Crazy Horse volksmarch and you walk up there without paying $125.00. It is the largest organized walk in the U.S. I believe. Nancy
@BillGreenAZ
Жыл бұрын
Why should they finish it? That would end their income stream. While it is a monumental task (pardon the pun), Mt Rushmore was finished in far less time.
@privatepilot4064
Жыл бұрын
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!
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We just hit 90,000 subscribers tonight. I should be at 100,000 by the end of the year, maybe by fall.
@marty6055
Жыл бұрын
You can see it from the road... save your money.
@Reaper-cm4jr
Жыл бұрын
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.
@kleof.3529
7 ай бұрын
Korczak Ziolkowski - LEGEND
@skimmer8774
Жыл бұрын
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 .
@edwardhanson3664
11 ай бұрын
Amtrak just announced it is going to extend passenger service to South Dakota. The timing is interesting, considering that the Crazy Horse sculpture is reaching a recognizable form. Tourist dollars? I wonder how Crazy Horse himself would have felt about all this.
@JoeLinux2000
10 ай бұрын
I first saw it around 1953 when I was ten years old. It's slow, but they are making good progress. The Native Americans don't want any help from the federal government.
@mariafletcher6603
Жыл бұрын
Hi history hunters. I don't think the monument will ever be finished. I saw a picture of it over 40 years ago. And it seem still the same to me. 74 years since it first started. You would have thought some progress would have been done by now. Yes it's not cheap to build something like that. It's a shame it won't be Finnished. Because that would be spectacular. I've never been out side of London coz I don't like heights.but I must say America has some beautiful buildings. Wide open spaces. It's just a shame you haven't got a lot of architecture like London has. The UK is over 30.000 years old. I luv history no matter what it is. Even I was gob smack when I found out what age the UK was. Yes London & the UK are two separate places. And I'm not speaking out of respect when I say that so please don't take offense. b Safe take care. Where ever you are. from UK 🇬🇧👍👍🦋
@THEWRENCH343
Жыл бұрын
Ten kids! Wow! Korczak was drilling more than just the mountain! Sorry. Couldn't resist.................
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
You’re bad. 😂
@THEWRENCH343
Жыл бұрын
@@jbenziggy 🤣
@ubergeek1968
Жыл бұрын
I was born in Rapid City in 1968. In 1976 that monument looked much like it does today. The Crazy Horse monument is a total scam!
@jeffburnham6611
Жыл бұрын
I remember going to visit this site as a kid back in the early 1980's. Went to the Visitor Center and they were taking donations to keep the project going (now run by his sons). Hard to believe 40 years have passed and there has be so little progress made. With all the money the casino's make, run by Indian tribes, why don't they donate something towards the project? Also, with as much money as the taxpayers give to the Federal government, why isn't some of that money going towards this as well? This project could be easily completed with the right amount of support, both financially and manpower.
@PhilipMurphyExtra
Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful episode by Jeff and Sarah, Please keep it up. It's appreciated.
@warrenwilson4818
Жыл бұрын
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.
@SpectreEelman
Жыл бұрын
The thing I don't like about this Crazy Horse Monument , is that Crazy Horse himself asked that No Memorial or Monument be erected for him. He was very addiment about this.. But Robert E. Lee said he wanted no statues or memorials made of him as well and we see how well his wishes were honored... If we really wanted to honor Crazy Horse, we should teach his history instead making a memorial Crazy Horse was dead set against....
@MrRudedog61
Жыл бұрын
I live in western South Dakota crazy horse will never be finished the Ziolkowski's will milk that for as long as they live !!
@bevgreen8165
Жыл бұрын
Jeff is right. I don't see this getting done anytime soon. Or, perhaps, ever. That kind of work takes men. Men not afraid of getting dirty, men who can swing a hammer, use tools. A manchild with a bun doesn't have the ability to do it. If only there was some way to complete it using a cell phone....
@mercantileoffmain1156
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
That’s really fascinating!
@bernielamont825
Жыл бұрын
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.
@slackdaddy1912
Жыл бұрын
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.
@garymckee63
Жыл бұрын
Looks like he spent more time on the small stuff rather than the big 🙂
@vikapica8123
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been there many times, seems not much change in 40 years. I hate to say it’s sadly makes more money not being finished rather than complete It’s so expensive unfortunately
@andreajohnson1796
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, love this episode of history hunters , Thank you so much ..... proud Native in the south ❤️💯
@janetceniza8091
Жыл бұрын
husband again, I am always amazed at how beautiful the bead work is that is in the Chief's head dress or their clothes.
@Slick2462
Жыл бұрын
I visited in the mid 1980s and was very impressed! It doesn't really look that much different to me now and I am very surprised!! I also have some rocks from the work area (donation made) and don't believe there will ever be a shortage😉. I am a very senior citizen and don't believe it will progress very much toward completion in my lifetime?
@AdamAndAshlyn
Жыл бұрын
Who knows! They could get a granite cutting laser next year that gets the carving completed in 3 years!
@lisaburns2117
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to go see Crazy Hirse Monument. Thanks for this your!
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@MaxZomboni
Жыл бұрын
They finished the face in 1998, and that is all that is finished today. Yeah they have blasted a lot of rock off the sides of the mountain since then, but they really haven't done much actual carving on it in the last 25 years. They should at very least have the head completed by now. Korczak Ziolkowski was a great artist and had a great vision. I think he really wanted to see it finished, his descendants not so much. I think they see it as easy money. If they finish it, what are they going to do then? Unlike for Ziolkowski, the sculpture does not come before family for these people. For them it's the other way around.
@sherrywyllie2163
Жыл бұрын
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.
@patlafleche5140
Жыл бұрын
I hope it gets finished... -cree native Alexander first nation alberta canada
@debsmith1956
Жыл бұрын
My husband was 1/4 indian on his mom's side. He always had Indian Artifacts and arrowheads. He always wanted to come see this but we never made it... I feel bad about that. He died last June of pancreatic cancer. I had him creamated and was thinking about spreading some ashes there...
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss. Don’t kick yourself for not doing all the things you had hoped to. Life often does not go as planned for most of us. May God help you in your sorrows of losing your man. Blessings.
@debsmith1956
Жыл бұрын
@@jbenziggy thank you Jeff these words they helped me more than you will.ever know. I appreciate you and I love this channel. Your the best.
@williamshepherd1531
Жыл бұрын
I often ask myself that. Are they even going to work on it or ever finish it my guess would be no. William s
@jerryfountain7921
Жыл бұрын
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!
@leechurchill1965
Жыл бұрын
That will be a glorious monument. I hope they finish it.
@jbthor9032
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. I hope to make a trip out to Mount Rushmore next summer, Something I've always wanted to do since 1972. 👍
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
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!
@kenpatton8761
Жыл бұрын
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.
@renar3618
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Grumpy63uk
Жыл бұрын
Wow I really loved this and those head dresses wear totally stunning. I just love anything Native American 💕🇬🇧
@andreajohnson1796
Жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@Grumpy63uk
Жыл бұрын
@@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 💕💕💕🥰🥰❤️
@andreajohnson1796
Жыл бұрын
@@Grumpy63uk Thank you for understanding
@dawnjackson2190
Жыл бұрын
What an incredible video. Thank you so much!!!. I was blessed to be living in Vermont and sharing a trip with my Mom and Dad too see The Old Man In The Mountian, in New Hampshire. Before his face fell off. Now that was a natural wonder!!! Have you done a video of that yet? The basin was an amazing wash from the glaciers and one of the most beautiful sights I've yet to encounter.
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@shergc
Жыл бұрын
We went here on our honeymoon in 1979. I'm sure we didn't have to pay anything to see it. We just drove in. parked, looked at it and left.
@madusmaxamus8670
Жыл бұрын
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.
@onlythewise1
Жыл бұрын
stay off the illegal drugs
@whitedovetail
Жыл бұрын
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......
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
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!
@stargater2892
Жыл бұрын
I was there in the mid 70s, and it is the only place I wanted to visit again. Thanks for the memories.
@jstratton30
Жыл бұрын
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 .
@scottsprings9604
Жыл бұрын
Wish I had a fortune. Would gladly donate a ton to this effort. What a amazing project, and characters.
@steverussel9842
2 ай бұрын
Pffft
@mimiisme2728
Жыл бұрын
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.
@badapple65
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to creators like you. We’re Able to see things many probably will never have the opportunity to see ourselves.
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
So happy that you are able to see America through our experiences!
@gailjames6489
10 ай бұрын
Cool. My youngest son is of this tribe❤😊.
@raccabird8889
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Jeff and Sarah
@eutimiochavez415
Жыл бұрын
Probably not in my life time ? But this is such a great video ,thank you for posting !
@DM-wy5hy
Жыл бұрын
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.
@judithgrace9850
Жыл бұрын
I am 80, and I visited CHM in my 50,'s
@mikef75
Жыл бұрын
the bus ride is $4.00 and you get out of the bus for a 10 minute worthy and touching history lesson.
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
It was more than $4 if I remember correctly!
@normahird9059
Жыл бұрын
Good morning... thank you for this informative vlog. Coffee and your channel on Sunday morning go great together.
@warrendarrah2555
Жыл бұрын
I went. It was a lot of money to see the gift shop.
@bobwhite2
Жыл бұрын
He’s a real historical figure. Helped settled the country and promoted peace.
@frankgyori2740
Жыл бұрын
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...
@Xpyburnt_ndz
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode as usual Jeff and Sarah! Got my fix for the week!!! Thnx guys!
@blueeyes8131
Жыл бұрын
I love polish people they are peace full
@stevejohnson43
Жыл бұрын
As a South Dakotan who has visited Crasyhorse many times: First of all, I truly like this Video and your others! Secondly, I disagree that there isn't much to do there. True, I've never made the trek to the top, and I'd like to. Still, I would argue that the Visitors Center is very impressive in itself. Maybe not as elaborate as the one at Mt. Rushmore, but I think it's as Interesting and they keep me coming back as often as I see Rushmore. I thinks it's in the Top 5 Tourist Attractions in the Black Hills. Your Video is a fine example of all of this! Thank You
@rrelectric5159
Жыл бұрын
The Crazy Horse monument looks a lot different to me since I was there in the late 60's. Then you could just make out the profile of the head with no detail whatsoever and kind of the upper reach of the arm. A lot has been done since then but it has also been a very ling time. I think the project is worth completing but agree with you that it will take decades and we may never see it.
@suzanneochs1543
Жыл бұрын
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 ! ❤
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
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.
@terryeustice5399
Жыл бұрын
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.
@TheBandit7613
Жыл бұрын
It will NEVER be done.
@glennlrw
Жыл бұрын
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.
@MrJonathandcrow
Жыл бұрын
Sara and Jeff Thank You .Such A Amazing Talent
@raymorley8241
Жыл бұрын
I think it went from a vision to a tourist trap very quickly.
@AdamAndAshlyn
Жыл бұрын
As someone who spent a lot of time there, I disagree.
@bsomero10
Жыл бұрын
Thank You once again, Jeff and Sarah! Loved the history and learning about this.
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! We love the comment!!!
@marceyvogt2007
Жыл бұрын
We tried to go there back in the '70s. The roads were closed for some reason. I don't think they had that facility then either. At least not as developed as it is now. Very interesting video. Thank you.☮️💖🎶
@sondragramse1770
Жыл бұрын
I heard it was going to take 400 years to complete...I believe it. At first it sounded far fetched. I was there last month and it hasn't changed much from when I was there in the early 2000s. This time I only went roadside.
@AdamAndAshlyn
Жыл бұрын
It’s just hard to tell how much they did during that time because of the angle you see it from! From 1998-2015 they were just blasting away millions of tons of rock on the side closest to the visitor center to get close enough to start doing some finishing work! Now they’re starting to do the finishing work and it’s actually coming along pretty fast (mostly thanks to new equipment/technology). And speaking of technology, that’s just going to keep getting better and better! They could get a granite cutting laser soon and have the project done in 5 years… you never know
@rhondaz356
Жыл бұрын
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. 👏🧡👏
@leahreposa4599
Жыл бұрын
that is one place I would love to see, thanks for the tour!
@haroldnelson3734
Жыл бұрын
This is one place I have wanted to visit for many years. Thanks for taking us with you there! In addition to arrogance, it appears Mr. Ziolkowski walked a thin line between genius and madness.
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
That is often the case with talented people! Thanks for your thoughtful comment!
@marty6055
Жыл бұрын
I don't think it will ever be finished. There is too much money being made by not finishing it. Also, looking at the model and what has been done... I don't think it will work.
@jbenziggy
Жыл бұрын
I’ve always wondered if they now think the rock is too crumbly to finish so they go slowly to prevent a catastrophic failure. 🤷♂️
@marty6055
Жыл бұрын
@@jbenziggy That’s a plausible theory. If it crumbled, the project would be abandoned and the money stops coming in.
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