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.
Multicolored fireworks in the night sky above the carvings of the presidents on Mount Rushmore
National Park Service Announces Return of Independence Day Fireworks to Mount Rushmore National Memorial
The National Park Service today announced fireworks will again illuminate the sky above Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. Public tickets for the event will be available through a lottery on Recreation.gov from April 8 – 12.
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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