Discover why Gutzon Borglum decided to carve these four presidents into Mount Rushmore.
Learn more about the people that supported and the events that led to the completion of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
When did it start? When did it end? What happened in between? Find out here.
View and read some of the documents relating to the establishment of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Explore a brief summary of the carving of Mount Rushmore.
Learn about Gutzon Borglum's plans for and his attempt to construct the Hall of Records.
Explore the different methods used to illuminate Mount Rushmore during its history.
Learn more about the how the grounds around Mount Rushmore have evolved.
Learn more about one of Gutzon Borglum's plans to carve an inscription into the mountain.
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Last updated: May 23, 2022
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