Mission of the National Park Service at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

It is the mission of the National Park Service at Mount Rushmore National Memorial to preserve and protect Mount Rushmore National Memorial while providing for the education and enjoyment of the public.

Purpose:

The purpose of Mount Rushmore National Memorial is to:

Commemorate our national history and progress through the visages of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.

Provide the opportunity for a contemplative visitor experience as related to the sculpture and its setting.

Designations
National Memorial - October 1, 1925