As we recognize 2017’s Presidents Day, a fairly recent designation where two of our earlier president’s birthdays ~~ Washington and Lincoln ~ were combined into one. A few years ago this writer, President of the Ticonderoga Historical Society, enjoyed a family trip along the northern route of several mid and western states visiting a number of national parks, monuments and historical places. One our stops was to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
As we recognized Abraham Lincoln’s traditional birth date earlier, we expand a bit and commemorate George Washington’s birthday with a visit to Mount Rushmore. Located in the Black Hill region of South Dakota, this national memorial features four presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The four sixty feet high facials are a representation of our first century and third of birth, growth, development and preservation.
The original intent as conceived by State Historian, Doane Robinson, was to promote tourism in South Dakota. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum started the Mount Rushmore project in 1927. After the death of Gutzon in early 1941 his son, Lincoln, completed the project in late 1941 when funding ran out.
Visiting the Site
As we approach the entrance a look back into the valley and the surrounding mountains.
Observation area
Museum
Our invitation to you – resident and traveler – come and visit us at the Hancock House this year as we
present three new 2017 feature exhibits and programs:
“Votes for Women“ – a multi-year “Women’s Suffrage” event as we focus on women’s right to vote and suffrage in the Adirondacks and New York State
“Til It’s Over Over There” – commemorating the centennial anniversary of the United States entry into WW1
“Steamboats A’Comin” – Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Lake George Steamboat Co. and steam boating in our region
And so much more!!
2/19/17 wgd