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Fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore in 2026: Here's what we know about the plan
A fireworks display will, for the first time in six years, take place at South Dakota's most famous landmark in 2026.
Behind the scenery: Mount Rushmore story goes beyond presidential profiles
The concept for Mount Rushmore was proposed by historian Doane Robinson in 1923 as a bold way to draw tourists to the state ...
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Mount Rushmore’s Hidden Chamber and 5 Facts You’ve Never Heard
Mount Rushmore is more than faces on a mountain—it hides a mysterious chamber and a history full of surprises. Discover the untold stories, forgotten features, and strange facts buried in this ...
South Dakota officials push for Trump statue garden near Mount Rushmore, despite local opposition
Officials in South Dakota are pushing hard to build President Donald Trump's proposed National Garden of American Heroes in ...
Will Trump's 'National Garden of American Heroes' be built near Mount Rushmore? Here's what to know
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has asked Trump to build the 'American Heroes' statue garden in the Black Hills.