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May 2019
Legends in Light Laser Show | Crazy Horse Memorial
“Legends in Light” the Crazy Horse Memorial® multimedia laser-light show is presented nightly, at dark, from Memorial Day weekend through September 29th. The laser-light show effectively turns the mountainside into a giant 500-foot “screen” for the spectacular display. “This is laser-light storytelling to illuminate our cultural diversity, celebrate our similarities and encourage better understanding and harmony among races and nations,” said Ruth Ziolkowski,(1926-2014) wife of late sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski (1908-1982). The Memorial honors Native Americans, and “Legends in Light” dramatizes…
Find out more »Evening Lighting Ceremony | Mt. Rushmore National Monument
The Evening Lighting Ceremonies are held beginning the Friday before Memorial Day to September 30th each year. You do not need a reservation for any programs at Mount Rushmore, including the Evening Lighting Ceremony.
Find out more »July 2019
Storied Stone Exhibit
The Sioux Indian Museum will feature a free exhibit of artwork by Dustin Twiss and Brendon Albers. More info >> bit.ly/322JSTK
Find out more »Talking Circle Speaker Series – Various Topics
Thursday evenings at 6:30 from June 6, 2019 through August 15, 2019 Native artists, performers, and culture bearers share their knowledge and skill with visitors to the Memorial by offering a presentation about current cultural issues, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indians.
Find out more »August 2019
Talking Circle Speaker Series – Various Topics
Thursday evenings at 6:30 from June 6, 2019 through August 15, 2019 Native artists, performers, and culture bearers share their knowledge and skill with visitors to the Memorial by offering a presentation about current cultural issues, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indians.
Find out more »Talking Circle Speaker Series – Various Topics
Thursday evenings at 6:30 from June 6, 2019 through August 15, 2019 Native artists, performers, and culture bearers share their knowledge and skill with visitors to the Memorial by offering a presentation about current cultural issues, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indians.
Find out more »Talking Circle Speaker Series – Various Topics
Thursday evenings at 6:30 from June 6, 2019 through August 15, 2019 Native artists, performers, and culture bearers share their knowledge and skill with visitors to the Memorial by offering a presentation about current cultural issues, traditions, and living heritage of North American Indians.
Find out more »Bison Traveling Exhibit
BISON creates an interactive environment that combines history, artifacts and hands-on activities to bring to life the story of this great North American mammal. The exhibit tells of the animal’s tragic history, its rescue from near extinction, and the story of people across North America working to preserve the bison as a vibrant part of our future. This is The Journey Museum and Learning Center’s first traveling exhibit, and this is the first time the exhibit will be in South…
Find out more »Labor Day Weekend Open House | Crazy Horse Memorial
American Indian artists featured throughout the Welcome Center. Waived admission to Memorial with 3 cans of food per person.
Find out more »September 2019
Night Blast to honor Korczak Ziolkowski & Crazy Horse’s Death
The second traditional night blast of the year is on September 6th. The blast honors the dual anniversaries of the 1877 death of Crazy Horse and of the 1908 birth of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski. The public is welcome to the night blasts. After 5:00 p.m. on September 6th the Memorial gratefully accepts three cans of food per person in lieu of the regular admission fee. Regular admission is charged for those without food. Because the night blasts are among the…
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