Independence Day Celebration

There will be no fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial this year.

July 3rd

Day Activities:

• Cultural demonstrators Darrell Red Cloud and Sequoia Crosswhite will be giving programs from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm at the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota Heritage Village.

• Hoop Dance performed by Jasmine Bell on the Grand View Terrace at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

• Presidential News Conference at 9:30 a.m. with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln at the Carver's Cafe.

• Throughout the day, the presidents will be greeting visitors, giving autographs, and performing programs.

Evening Activities:

• 7:30 pm: Welcome speech by Superintendent Michelle Wheatley followed by a Junior Ranger Ceremony.

• 7:40 pm: Hoop dance by Jasmine Pickner-Bell.

• 8:00 pm: Performance by U.S. Air Force Academy Band.

• 9:00 pm: Lakota Flag Song performed by Darrell Red Cloud.

• 9:08 pm: Sculpture Lighting and National Anthem.

July 4th

• Cultural demonstrators Darrell Red Cloud and Sequoia Crosswhite will be giving programs from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm at the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota Heritage Village.

• Hoop Dance performed by Jasmine Bell on the Grand View Terrace at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

• Throughout the day George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln will be greeting visitors, giving autographs, and performing programs.

• 9:00 p.m: Traditional Evening Lighting Ceremony 

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 43.877090, -103.456180

Schedule

Contact Information

Blaine Kortemeyer
605 574-2523
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Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Other
• Performance