Designed to serve as the National Memorial to Missing Children, the Hawkshaw Lagoon Missing Children Memorial is located on Pensacola Bay in Pensacola, Florida. The current monument is just the first phase of a larger endeavor, highlighting what it can mean for a different kind of memorial to define a place that would otherwise sit […]
The Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Ocean City, Mississippi, contains the names and pictures of soldiers from Mississippi who were killed in the Vietnam War. The site features numerous other displays that commemorate the sacrifices made by Mississippians during other wars and conflicts, allowing audiences to engage with the space and the history it […]
Nearly 4,000 Oregon residents lost their lives during World War II in battle theatres that range from Europe to Africa to the Pacific. To commemorate the service and sacrifice of these Oregonians, the Oregon World War II Memorial was created in Salem, the capital of the state. The monument enables citizens from across the state […]
Boston-area survivors of Nazi concentration camps drove the creation of the New England Holocaust Memorial. Support and sponsorships from more than 3,000 individuals and organizations enabled the creation of a memorial that is designed to encourage a universal understanding of all that happened during the Nazi regime. Holocaust Symbolism and Sobering Experiences Holocaust survivor, Stephan […]
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was designed to honor the triumph of the human spirit as well as the legacy of Anne Frank’s faith in humanity. One of the only places in the world where the full Universal Declaration of Human Rights is on public display, the .81-acre educational park encourages visitors to […]
Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park is a 5-acre site on the Greenbelt west of downtown Boise, Idaho. Featuring an open grassy area, numerous places for seating, public art and a significant memorial to fallen firefighters, the plaza highlights what it can mean to become an essential element of a bigger monument while still providing plenty […]
The U.S.S. San Diego was the second most decorated ship to serve in World War II. The light cruiser was awarded 18 battle stars and never lost a man to enemy action. The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial commemorates and celebrates this ship and crew in a way that resonates with present and future audiences. Among […]