In 1927, with a history of turmoil as a background, a white man living in Connecticut came into the Black Hills and dynamited and drilled the faces of four white men onto Mount Rushmore.

despite being known as one of the most controversial statues and monuments around the world. Sources: The post The Racist History of Mount Rushmore appeared first on Reader's Digest.

Here's your guide to visiting Mount Rushmore with kids, plus things to do nearby in Keystone and Rapid City, SD. Also check out our Midwest Family Travel Guide for more vacation ideas. George ...