But few people know about the secret project Borglum was working ... with the federal government about funding and control of Mount Rushmore - which he never technically completed.

The decision revives a controversial tradition at Mount Rushmore that has been suspended since 2020 due to environmental concerns. The return of fireworks marks a significant shift in federal ...

The creation of Mount Rushmore is a story of struggle — and to some, desecration. The Black Hills are sacred to the Lakota Sioux, the original occupants of the area when white settlers arrived.