Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Fee:

Free. N/A

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

June 06, 2024 to August 10, 2024

Time:

8:00 AM

Duration:

14 hours

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Exhibition/Show

Guided Tour

Other

Partner Program

Performance

Talk

Walk

Events occur throughout the day. Ranger talks, cultural performances, and other interpretive opportunities are staggered throughout the day to ensure that there is always something available for visitors to enjoy.

Description

Ranger Talks: Attend a 30 minute interpretive program on a historical or cultural topic related to the park. All talks start at the Grand View Terrace. Talks begin at: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Studio Talks: Attend a 15 minute interpretive program on the carving process and history of the sculpture. All talks are conducted inside the Sculptor's Studio. Talks begin at: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm

Cultural Programs: Join Indigenous artists, musicians, and storytellers as they share their culture and history with visitors. There are two types of programs visitors can choose from:

Heritage Village: Located along the Presidential Trail, Heritage Village is staffed by Lakota artisans from 9am until 4:30pm. These artisans will share their stories, perspectives, and histories with visitors throughout the day.
Hoop Dancing: Hoop dancing will be performed daily on the Grand View Terrace at 9am.

Evening Lighting Ceremony: Attend a 45-minute program that includes a ranger talk, short film, sculpture illumination, and a veteran's ceremony. Program begins daily at the Amphitheater at 9:00pm. Visitors are encouraged to arrive fifteen minutes early to secure seating.

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