Friends' Successes

• Cheyenne wayside exhibit on Battle Ridge – 2001

• Indian Memorial donations – 2001-2003

• Indian Memorial Dedication – 2003

• Minniconjou warrior marker: Dog’s Back Bone  - 2003

• Reburial of Fetterman soldier in Custer National Cemetery – 2004

• Deep Ravine wayside exhibit at end of Deep Ravine Trail – 2004

• Touch Screen Project - 2004

• Assist with the archeological road survey - 2004

• Cheyenne warrior markers: Limber Bones, Cut Belly, Closed Hand, and Little Whirl Wind – 2005

• New webcams – 2005

• Projects for 2006 – replace dead Spruce trees in Custer National Cemetery. And, new warrior granite markers -- stay tuned, still developing.

• Project for 2007 - 2008 -- donated $5,000 to the NPS for use in the development of the Sitting Bull exhibit in the museum. Exhibit is scheduled for 2008.

• Projects for 2009 so far -

  • Chief Curator Sharon Small requested $300.00 for materials to construct platforms to place some of the archived collections storage cabinets off the floor in case of an accidental water leak. The same donation also provides for materials to construct shelves to properly store the paintings that are currently leaning against each other.

  • $2,400.00 to fund one teacher as part of the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program started last year in the NPS. The teacher selected will spend two months at LIBI working in all the divisions. The following April, the teacher will wear the NPS uniform at school and share with his class some of the experiences he had while working at LIBI. It is a great way to instill an appreciation of the NPS and its programs with students. Supt. Hammond will require the teacher to write a report about his experience for the Friends newsletter.

  • Chief Historian John Doerner requested $800.00 to replace the batteries that power his electric cart. He uses this small vehicle to transport himself around the Monument. The final cost for the batteries totaled $600.00. The surplus will remain in the LIBI general fund which we’ll apply towards a future project.

  • $10,000.00 for an archeological assessment managed by Douglas Scott. Jump here for specific information.

• Assist NPS each summer with volunteers for interpretation along the Keogh/Crazy Horse and Deep Ravine Trails.

For a detailed look at some of these projects please visit our projects section of the website.

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