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Mount Rushmore National MemorialColor photo of George Washington's eyes as they are carved on Mount Rushmore.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Lincoln Borglum Museum
 
The Lincoln Borglum Museum has exhibits on the carving of Mount Rushmore, a 13-minute film "Mount Rushmore-The Shrine," 12-min film "The Wildside," an Information Desk, restrooms, and a bookstore operated by the Mount Rushmore History Association.
Jefferson on Washington's left  

Did You Know?
Did you know that the figure of Thomas Jefferson was started on Washington's right? after 18 months of carving the figure of Jefferson had to be dynamited off the mountain and restarted on the left of Washington.

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Last Updated: December 04, 2007 at 17:25 EST