Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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.

Mount Rushmore Summer Sky

Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.

Photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds floating over.

Mount Rushmore and the Avenue of Flags

Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.

Visitors walking along the Avenue of Flags with Mount Rushmore in the background.

Mount Rushmore Through the Trees

Mount Rushmore viewed from a distance through ponderosa pine trees.

Mount Rushmore viewed from a distance through ponderosa pine trees.

Closeup of Mount Rushmore

Closeup photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky.

Closeup photo of Mount Rushmore under a bright blue sky.

Mount Rushmore With Talus Slope

Mount Rushmore above the talus slope, where rock removed from the mountain fell.

Mount Rushmore above the talus slope, where rock removed from the mountain fell.

Mount Rushmore At Night

Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening evening sky.

Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening evening sky.