Mount Rushmore to host fireworks for US 250th birthday in 2026, as Gov. Rhoden invites President Trump to South Dakota celebration.

Although he did not complete that project, a number of techniques for sculpting Mount Rushmore were developed ... or 7:30 in fall and winter. Once up top, men would be fitted into leather ...

The creation of Mount Rushmore is a story of struggle — and to some, desecration. The Black Hills are sacred to the Lakota Sioux, the original occupants of the area when white settlers arrived.

Mount Rushmore will host an Independence Day-themed fireworks display next year, bringing worldwide attention to the national memorial and South Dakota, but also bringing concerns about potential ...