BLACK HILLS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION INC

HILL CITY, SD

Mount Rushmore National Memorial After visiting the Museum of Geology in Rapid City, we headed for the nearby Black Hills. There are a number of attractions in the Black Hills that Lucie and I were interested in, including the very famous sculpture of the Presidents on Mount Rushmore (photo above); a couple of interesting caves (Wind Cave and Jewel Cave); and some animals that us easterners never get to see except in zoos. I'm talking about the buffalo! As for Mount Rushmore, I had seen it many times depicted in books and magazines, and I was really looking forward to seeing it in real life. Its main features are the carved faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The sculpture was designed by Gutzon Borglum, who oversaw its construction from 1927 to 1941 with the help of his son, Lincoln Borglum. Originally, the plan was to depict each president from head to waist, but funding constraints led to the completion of only their faces. Each statue is 60 feet tall.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Credit: Yvon from Ottawa

The Black Hills Museum of Natural History Foundation Inc is a non-profit organization located in Hill City, South Dakota. The museum has been in operation since 1993 and is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the natural history of the Black Hills region.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and displays, including a replica of a prehistoric cave, a collection of dinosaur fossils, and exhibits on local wildlife and geology. Visitors can learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the Black Hills, as well as the geological history of the area.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs for all ages. These programs include guided tours, field trips, and workshops on topics such as geology, paleontology, and ecology. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as fossil digs and lectures by guest speakers.

The Black Hills Museum of Natural History Foundation Inc is committed to promoting conservation and environmental awareness. The museum works closely with local schools and community organizations to provide educational opportunities and to encourage responsible stewardship of the natural world. Through its exhibits and programs, the museum seeks to inspire visitors to appreciate and protect the natural beauty of the Black Hills region.

BLACK HILLS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION INC is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in HILL CITY SD. US MID #8404600168

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,844 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Mount Rushmore National Memorial After visiting the Museum of Geology in Rapid City, we headed for the nearby Black Hills. There are a number of attractions in the Black Hills that Lucie and I were interested in, including the very famous sculpture of the Presidents on Mount Rushmore (photo above); a couple of interesting caves (Wind Cave and Jewel Cave); and some animals that us easterners never get to see except in zoos. I'm talking about the buffalo! As for Mount Rushmore, I had seen it many times depicted in books and magazines, and I was really looking forward to seeing it in real life. Its main features are the carved faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The sculpture was designed by Gutzon Borglum, who oversaw its construction from 1927 to 1941 with the help of his son, Lincoln Borglum. Originally, the plan was to depict each president from head to waist, but funding constraints led to the completion of only their faces. Each statue is 60 feet tall.
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Stockade Lake Trail in Custer State Park
Stockade Lake Trail in Custer State Park
View from Mt Coolidge in Custer State Park
Goslings at Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park
Goslings at Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park
Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park
Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park
Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park
Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park
Needles Scenic Byway in Custer State Park

Contact BLACK HILLS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION INC

BLACK HILLS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 614
HILL CITY
SD
57745-0614

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MID # 8404600168
Name BLACK HILLS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 460422512
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 4,844
REVENUE 4,844
LAT/LONG 43.936669, -103.580361
CODES FIPS State Code: 46
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 011700
US Census Block: 3328