Purveyor Of Truth, Beauty and Sweat
The Marble Beneath My Feet In the predawn chill of May 1996, I stood on a smooth slab of marble at Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills cloaked in the quiet of early morning. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and damp granite, and the monumental faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt loomed above, their granite gazes … Read More
The white buffalo, or “pte” in Lakota, holds profound spiritual significance for many Native American tribes, particularly the Lakota, Dakota, Cheyenne, and others, as a symbol of hope, renewal, and a call to protect the Earth. Below is a comprehensive list of documented white buffalo births in America, compiled from available historical records, contemporary reports, and Native American oral traditions. … Read More
Kay Riordan Steuerwald: A Visionary’s Legacy at Mount Rushmore In the heart of South Dakota’s Black Hills, where the majestic Mount Rushmore stands as a testament to American ambition, one woman’s vision helped shape the cultural and historical experience of millions of visitors. Kay Riordan Steuerwald, a trailblazing figure in South Dakota’s tourism and cultural landscape, left an indelible mark … Read More
The Buffalo at Mount Rushmore In the shadow of the Black Hills, where the granite faces of Mount Rushmore gaze over the Paha Sapa, a story unfolds—one woven from stone, spirit, and the sacred buffalo. This is a tale of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor whose heart beat for the wild beauty of America, its native peoples, and the buffalo that … Read More
Nearly 30 Years of The Stand: A Masterpiece in Glass at Mount Rushmore As we approach the 30th anniversary of The Stand, Scott Prentice’s awe-inspiring 20’x40′ glass-etched mural at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, we celebrate a work of art that has quietly captivated millions for nearly three decades. Tucked between the ice cream bar and the Buffalo Dining Room in … Read More
1996 Mount Rushmore artist worked with glass, sand, high pressure air and light. Written by Chris Roman – March 2000 Chances are that even if you’ve been there, you may not have seen it. At the new Visitors’ Center at Mt. Rushmore, between the ice cream bar and the Buffalo Dining Room, sits the largest glass mural in America: a 20-foot-high, 40-foot-wide, … Read More
