Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. 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.
Map showing location of park.
Crowd of people standing with a large American flag in front of Mount Rushmore.
Mount Rushmore Celebrates Independence Day with Variety of Events and Activities
KEYSTONE, SD –– Visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd and July 4th will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment in celebration of Independence Day. All events are listed below. Specific times and locations are published on the park’s Event Calendar.
Red, white, and blue flag blowing in the wind.
Over one hundred and fifty new citizens to be naturalized at Mount Rushmore
On June 14, 2024, Mount Rushmore National Memorial will host a Naturalization Ceremony in honor of Flag Day. The National Park Service, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will welcome more than 150 people from over 60 countries.
A uniformed park ranger delivers a program in front of numerous visitors of various ages. The Mount Rushmore sculpture is framed in a window behind him and he is standing next to a smaller replica of it.
Summer 2024 Activities and Hours Begin Memorial Day Weekend
Beginning May 24, visitors to the Memorial will have a variety of interpretive programming to choose from to enjoy their visit to this Iconic location. The Visitor Center and Information Center will be open from 8am until 10pm, and the Sculptor Studio will operate from 8am until 8pm through mid-August. The NPS App and Operating Hours webpage are available for visitors to use when planning their trip.
Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.
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Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.
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Mount Rushmore viewed from a distance through ponderosa pine trees.
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Closeup photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky.
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Mount Rushmore above the talus slope, where rock removed from the mountain fell.
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Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening evening sky.
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