The Scheldt Free (Schelde Vrij) Monument is a statue group that commemorates a historic event for the entire country of Belgium. Located on the Marnixplaats in Antwerp, the piece dominates the square in a way that provides the surrounding businesses with an identity that is also connected to a larger legacy for the entire region. […]
Category: Monumentous History
The Nassau Monument Celebrates an Essential Element of the History of Breda
Located in heart of Breda, the Nassau Monument is a physical reminder of a legacy that can be seen in obvious and subtle ways across the entire country of the Netherlands. While the landmark is the most notable feature of Park Valkenberg, it has a much deeper and more meaningful connection to the entire history […]
The Memorial to John Munro Longyear Celebrates the History of Svalbard
A small plaque commemorating John Munro Longyear, the American founder of Longyearbyen, resides just outside of the center of the city. This small marker commemorates him in an incredibly simple way but is surrounded by other pieces of history to create an experience for audiences that is set to span across all eras of the […]
Sam Houston Park Celebrates and Preserves Pieces of Texas History
Collecting a variety of literal pieces of history that helped to define the region, Sam Houston Park is a cultural oasis in downtown Houston, Texas. Surrounded by the skyscrapers and freeways of the modern metropolis, the park provides audiences with an especially unique sense of the history of the city that will remain connected to […]
Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park Celebrates and Transforms a Piece of Louisiana History
Dedicated to the preservation of the Louisianans who have served, been wounded, or killed in action while serving in the United States Military, Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park has become one of the most notable locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Transformed from a location that was more about the past than the present, the park highlights […]
Jackson Square Enables Community and Connection Across the History of New Orleans
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square has become one of the most prominent attractions in New Orleans, Louisiana. Surrounded by historic buildings and featuring distinctive walking paths and notable monuments, it has served as a place of connection and community across the entire history of the region. Originally Known as Place […]
The Delaware Continentals Monument Commemorates a Piece of American History
Dedicated to the memorial of the American Revolutionary War patriots from Delaware who fought and died in the defense and protection of American Liberty, the Delaware Continentals monument commemorates an essential element of United States history. Residing in front of Legislative Hall at the Delaware state Capitol in Dover, the monument honors the contributions of […]