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Special Event
Event
July 4th Independence Day Events
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time:
8:00 AM
Duration:
14 hours
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Exhibition/Show
Festival
Performance
Talk
Activities and events are occurring throughout the day.
Description
Presidential Re-enactors: Professional actors will portray the four presidents depicted on Mount Rushmore throughout the day. Below are a list of scheduled apperances. They will also be found throughout the site in between their presentations.
- Presentations in Theater B (Visitor Center)
- 11:00 - 11:45am - Abraham Lincoln
- 12:30 - 1:15pm - Theodore Roosevelt
- 2:00 - 2:45pm - George Washington
- 3:30 - 4:15pm - Thomas Jefferson
Indigenous Culture Bearers: Join Indigenous artists, dancers, historians, and musicians as they share their craft and culture. Below are a list of scheduled appearances. They will also be found at the Heritage Village in between their performances and presentations.
- Grand View Terrance Performances
- 9:00 - 10:00am - Hoop Dance with Starr Chief Eagle
- Presentations in Theater B (Visitor Center)
- 9:30 - 10:15am - Sequoia Crosswhite
- Heritage Village Presentations
- 9:30 - 4:15pm - Darrell Red Cloud & Sequoia Crosswhite
Evening Program: Join musicians and rangers as the park celebrates Independence Day with an illumination of the sculpture and veteran's recognition.
- 6:45pm - Hoop dance by Jasmine Bell
- 7:10pm - Patriotic music by Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson and Heartland of America band
- 9:00pm - Evening Light Ceremony