The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota: Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe, or Six Grandfathers) in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, United States.

Mar 22, 2024 · From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share. Read More

Dec 16, 2009 · Mount Rushmore in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest, features four gigantic sculptures depicting the faces of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and...

Known as America's Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the 60-foot faces of four great American presidents — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, respectively.

Jan 29, 2025 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial, colossal sculpture in the Black Hills of South Dakota, U.S. Huge representations of the heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, each about 60 feet (18 metres) tall, are carved in granite on the side of Mount Rushmore.

Jan 24, 2023 · Just over two million people visit Mount Rushmore each year. The busiest months are June, July and August. May, September and October are less busy and popular months to visit as well. Want to avoid the crowds? Consider visiting before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. Use the links below to plan your visit to Mount Rushmore and the surrounding ...

One of America’s most popular tourist attractions and one of the world’s largest sculptures, Mount Rushmore is a very big deal. But there’s so much more to see and do when you visit the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Jan 18, 2023 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial is host to just over two million visitors a year from across the country and around the world. They come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota and to learn about the birth, growth, development and the preservation of our country.

Oct 21, 2020 · When you visit Mount Rushmore, there is a lot more to do than just walk up, gaze up at the four presidents, snap a selfie, and leave. Here is a list of things to do at Mount Rushmore. Map of Mount Rushmore from the National Park Service website.

Jul 1, 2020 · Mount Rushmore captures the first 130 years of our nation’s history. Borglum purposely selected those four presidents because he reasoned that they were the best at either preserving or expanding the nation.