Stories

Why These Four Presidents?

Discover why Gutzon Borglum decided to carve these four presidents into Mount Rushmore.

Memorial History

Learn more about the people that supported and the events that led to the completion of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Timeline

When did it start? When did it end? What happened in between? Find out here.

Historical Letters and Legislation

View and read some of the documents relating to the establishment of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Carving History

Explore a brief summary of the carving of Mount Rushmore.

Hall of Records

Learn about Gutzon Borglum's plans for and his attempt to construct the Hall of Records.

Memorial Lighting History

Explore the different methods used to illuminate Mount Rushmore during its history.

Keeping Up With The Times

Learn more about the how the grounds around Mount Rushmore have evolved.

The Entablature Idea

Learn more about one of Gutzon Borglum's plans to carve an inscription into the mountain.

Avenue of Flags

Learn more about the locations of the state and territorial flags and when each became part of the United States.