Located just to the east of the White House in Washington D.C., Pershing Park has provided residents and visitors with a green oasis amidst the urban sprawl of the United States’ capital ever since it was created. The space has honored a World War I hero even before it was a park but it has […]
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The D.C. War Memorial Celebrates the Past and Present of the Washington D.C. Community
The names of the men and women from the District of Columbia who gave their lives in World War I have been inscribed across the D.C. War Memorial in Washington D.C. Constructed as a domed temple that creates space for organized and impromptu events, it celebrates the legacy of the community while also being an […]
The Monuments at Veteran’s Memorial Park Define an Important Identity for Manchester
Various memorials are dedicated to veterans who have fought or lost their lives on account of a particular war, but few have been able to cultivate connection beyond these honored people and events like the ones at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Manchester, New Hampshire. The landmarks located across the park have provided it with a […]
“Wall South” Enables the Creation of Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola
Located in Pensacola, Florida, Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola is the result of an endeavor to turn a temporary memorial into a permanent one. The creation of the first permanent half-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial has enabled the creation and growth of a much bigger effort to honor the memory of those who have sacrificed […]
The Maryhill Stonehenge Becomes a Memorial and Attraction
Designed as a monument to the valor and heroism of World War I, the Stonehenge Memorial in Maryhill, Washington, is equal parts memorial and attraction. Better known as the Maryhill Stonehenge, the monument highlights what it can look like when stakeholders take a creative approach to memorializing people, events and concepts. Created as a World […]
The Colorado Freedom Memorial is Dedicated to Coloradans from All Wars in All Branches
Memorials dedicated to soldiers and veterans that have been killed or are missing in action range from traditional to unique, and can cover an entire complex. Regardless of their size or scope, these memorials are ultimately designed to allow audiences to reflect and remember the sacrifices that were made. The Colorado Freedom Memorial does both […]