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 14, 2025 · 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

Mar 6, 2025 · 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.

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.

Gutzon Borglum selected these four presidents because from his perspective, they represented the most important events in the history of the United States.

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.

Feb 5, 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.

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.

Nov 16, 2018 · Mount Rushmore features the faces of four former American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.

3 days ago · Other measures would make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday, rename Dulles Airport in Trump’s honor, carve Trump’s face on Mount Rushmore and create a new $250 bill with Trump’s likeness.