(Keystone, S.D.) Through an executive order, President Bush announced
that Monday, December 24, 2007 will be a holiday for all federal
employees. Following this order, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Superintendent Gerard Baker has announced that the National Park Service
facilities, including the Lincoln Borglum Museum, Visitor Center, and
Information Center will be closed on December 24. The Xanterra
restaurant and gift shop and the Presidential Parking facility will be
open during regular business hours. All facilities within the park will
be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2007.
For more information, please contact Mount Rushmore National Memorial at
(605) 574-2523.
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