If he is chosen, Belardo plans to make his sculptures at Monumental Labs, the New York foundry run by Springut, who has said ...

Since President Donald Trump returned to office, the idea of him adding himself to the iconic Mount Rushmore monument has ...

A fireworks display will, for the first time in six years, take place at South Dakota's most famous landmark in 2026.

Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a scenic urban getaway that hasn’t lost its small-town vibe. It’s ...

The concept for Mount Rushmore was proposed by historian Doane Robinson in 1923 as a bold way to draw tourists to the state ...

During Trump’s first term, then-South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gave him a $1,100 bust of Mount Rushmore featuring his face, knowing he’d appreciate the gesture. She’s now his homeland security ...

Construction of the Mount Rushmore monument began in 1927 and lasted until 1941. Borglum oversaw more than 400 workers with various specialties, including blacksmiths, drillers, and tramway operators.