Mount Rushmore National Memorial BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION American history, alive in stone Surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills, majestic 60-foot-tall faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are carved high in a granite mountainside. Evening Lighting Ceremony The Evening Lighting Ceremony is held nightly, late May through September. The ceremony includes a 10-minute Ranger Talk, followed by a showing of the 20-minute movie, “Freedom, America’s Lasting Legacy.” The sculpture is lit as the National Anthem is sung. The ceremony concludes with veterans and active-duty military called to the stage. to the Grand View Terrace represent 50 states, one district, three territories and two commonwealths. The Grand View Terrace, located at the end of the main walkway, is the primary viewing area of the mountain carving and a great place for photos of the presidents. Elevators on either side of the Grand View Terrace provide access to the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center and amphitheater. Visit the Sculptor’s Studio to learn about the carver’s vision. It is the exact place Borglum worked from 1939 to 1941. Inside the studio, you can view the original 1/12 scale model of Mount Rushmore. During the summer months, rangers present 15-minute talks at the studio focusing on the workers who helped Mount Rushmore Continued on Mount page 44 Rushmore ABOUT THE PARK Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located near Keystone, encompassed by Black Hills National Forest. The memorial is open to visitors year-round. VISITOR CENTER Learn fascinating details about the carving of Mount Rushmore at the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, located beneath the Grand View Terrace. See tools and models used during the carving, images of the workers and historical film footage to understand more about the carving process. 42 // #DiscoverBlackHills THINGS TO DO When making plans to experience the wonder of Mount Rushmore, be sure to add these things to your list. Stroll the Avenue of Flags, which has undergone significant enhancements. The 56 flags that line the walkway leading
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