Workers carve Lincoln, c. 1938-39. Archives of American Art / Smithsonian Institution Sculptor Gutzon Borglum poses during the construction of Mount Rushmore, c. 1938-1939. Archives of American ...

The mountain range is central to the origin story of several tribal nations and has become an international symbol of the ...

He envisioned works of art that would attract car tourists and ... while researching my upcoming history of the memorial, ...

However, the only experience any living person had with carving mountains into art was Borglum himself ... a number of techniques for sculpting Mount Rushmore were developed there.

The Orland Art Center Gallery’s First Friday of the Month in May will feature “The Carving of Mount Rushmore.” ...

It took more than 14 years for Mount Rushmore to be completed. During it's construction, unstable stone forced the the sculptor to dynamite Jefferson's original face. The Art of Sausage Making The ...

Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year ...

He decides on Mount Rushmore as the best site. Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt are to be included in the sculptural program. October 1: Rushmore is dedicated. June 6: The Mount Rushmore ...