Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Heritage Village

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the cus......More

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the customs and traditions of local Native American communities.

Heritage Village, located off the Washington side of the Presidential Trail.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Heritage Village

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the cus......More

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the customs and traditions of local Native American communities.

Heritage Village, located off the Washington side of the Presidential Trail.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Independence Day Celebration: July 2nd

A full day of interpretive programming will conclude with a patriotic musical performance by the US Air Force Academy Band.A full schedule of events will be available at a later date.  

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Heritage Village

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the cus......More

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the customs and traditions of local Native American communities.

Heritage Village, located off the Washington side of the Presidential Trail.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Independence Day Celebration: July 3rd

A fireworks display will be the highlight of a full evening of festivities, including educational programs, patriotic tributes, and musical entertainment commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States. 

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Independence Day Celebration: July 4th

A full day of interpretive programming will conclude with a patriotic musical performance by the US Air Force Academy Band.A full schedule of events will be available at a later date.  

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Heritage Village

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the cus......More

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the customs and traditions of local Native American communities.

Heritage Village, located off the Washington side of the Presidential Trail.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Heritage Village

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the cus......More

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the customs and traditions of local Native American communities.

Heritage Village, located off the Washington side of the Presidential Trail.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.

Heritage Village

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the cus......More

Explore the history of the Black Hills and the Native American people who have populated this land since time immemorial. Featuring historian and storyteller, Sequoia Crosswhite, and located along the first section of the Presidential Trail, this area highlights the customs and traditions of local Native American communities.

Heritage Village, located off the Washington side of the Presidential Trail.

Evening Program

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the......More

Join a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Voices of America" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial.

Hoop Dancing

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradit......More

 Hoop dancing on the Grand View Terrace is a vibrant cultural demonstration where performers use multiple interlaced hoops to tell stories through movement, all set against the scenic backdrop of the Memorial. The program invites visitors to experience Indigenous tradition, artistry, and rhythm in an open-air setting overlooking the Black Hills. 

Hoop Dancing takes place on the Grand View Terrace.