President Donald Trump praised American exceptionalism at Mount Rushmore during a rain delayed America 250 event.

The birthplace of the nation is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday, but the extreme ...

President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on ...

The band is one of several acts expected to perform July 3, 2026, for the site’s historic Freedom 250 celebration in honor of ...

Didn't get a ticket to the Mount Rushmore fireworks? Stick with us. We'll have coverage all day, from the first flyover to Trump's final words.

America’s 250th anniversary events unfold on the July Fourth federal holiday, including fireworks and a Trump speech at Mt.

Celebrations marking America's 250th birthday contended with record-breaking heat and a severe thunderstorm on Friday.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band headlined a free July 1 concert at Rapid City’s Memorial Park Band Shell, launching the “Real America Birthday Bash” for America’s 250th anniversary.

RAPID CITY, S.D. — One broad-band network is going to have extra infrastructure in place for the 4th of July firework show at ...

This article was originally published in 2025 and most recently updated on June 19, 2026, with current information. This article is part of our America 250 coverage. See calendar recommendations for ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Mount Rushmore is a symbol of history and patriotism. The project took 14 years to complete and opened fully to the public in 1941. With America celebrating its 250th ...

“For me, it was heaven,” Kris Kristofferson said. “I was up there on stage with my heroes — the people that I worshipped.” In 1985, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson ...